(a) The following points support the given statement:
(i) Democratic government is people's own government.
(ii) It corrects its mistakes and improves the quality of decision-making.
(iii) It is accountable, legitimate and transparent government.
(iv) Democracy gives its citizens the right to information about the government and its functioning.
(v) Democracy provides dignity and freedom to its citizens.
(vi) Democracy accommodates social diversity.
(vii) Democracy is based on the idea ofdiscussion and negotiation.
(viii)Decision-making is based on norms and procedures and its transparency.
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(b) (i) Democracy is an accountable government because it provides regular, free and fair elections. Open public debates are held on major policies and legislations.
(ii) Democracy provides its citizens the right to obtain information about the government and its functioning.
(iii) Democracy provides a responsive government because it is formed by elected representatives of the people. They discuss the problems of the society and make policies and programmes accordingly.
(iv) Democracy follows a constitution, so it is legitimate government. The same lawsare applicable to every citizen, even to the government members.
(v) Democracy may be slow, less efficient, not always very responsive or clean. But it is people's own government. That is why there is an overwhelming support for the idea of democracy all over the world.