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THE MAJOR PILLARS OF DEMOCRACY
Democracy is the system of government in which
the people are their own government. For this type of government to be
sustained, there are factors that must be put in place, namely:
(1)The
constitution: the kind of laws in the constitution goes a long way in either
strengthening or weakening democracy.
(2)The
people (citizens): the people constitute the government in
democracy, and that makes them a strong pillar that sustains democracy.
(3)Institutions: Without
certain institutions on ground, it would be easy for rulers with dictatorship
tendency to enforce their selfish will on the people.
(4)Freedom: the
people are given freedom in certain aspects of life, not only to express their
humanity but also to enable them sustain democracy by insisting on their right.
(5)Local
and state governments: if all governmental powers are vested in a
single central authority, it will be easy for that authority to exploit the
people. Thus, to sustain democracy, it is necessary for the state and local
governments to shared power with the central government as this will enable the
people even in the grass root to participate in government.
You have said it all. The pillars of democracy are essential for a true democratic government.
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