Democracy is the bedrock of human liberty and economic success in many Western countries.

Most thriving nations

(if countered)

Reasons why democracy is the best form of government.

1. Power Decentralization: Historically, concentrating too much power in the hands of a single person has had
disastrous consequences. In a democracy, there is no centralized power that can dictate what the people can and
can’t do. Every decision is determined by the popular vote, and the people wield the power. In this way, abuse of
power is prevented, and the people can hold their government accountable. (Legislative, judicial, and executive)

2. It Promotes Equality: Everyone is equal before the law, and everyone has the right to vote. This is one of
democracy’s foundational principles. The framework of democracy gives each vote equal weight during an election.

When a person registers for this process, they have the right to vote without being scrutinized and express an
opinion regardless of their social or economic status. Anything “yes” or “no” counts as one, whether you are wealthy
or poor, own land or don’t, or express your gender in a certain way.

3. The rights and Interests of the People are Protected: All government structures are subject to manipulation when
individuals wield positions of power. In authoritarian regimes, examples of mass brutalization of populations,
extrajudicial killings, and other forms of injustice are prevalent. However, in a democracy, such news is rarely heard
because citizens are the majority and they hold power.

Democracies make it impossible for elected politicians to ignore the needs of the broader public. It pushes them to
represent the requirements of each community so that everyone has an equal chance to achieve their goals. As a
result, the people’s rights and interests are safeguarded and enabled in an acceptable manner and according to the
laws governing the land.

4. It Establishes Legitimacy: Because voters choose who will be in control and how policies are created, democracy
generates a suitable political structure for every person. A democratic government is genuine, authentic, and
acceptable since it comes into power through popular vote and in line with legal conditions.

(This is critical because it provides citizens with a sense of belonging and responsibility, as well as the confidence to
objectively oppose unfavourable government decisions through recalls and protests.)

5. It fosters a Sound Decision-Making Process: In a democracy, the decision-making process is thoroughly vetted and
scrutinized. When a bill is introduced in the legislature, for example, it must go through extensive debate and public
hearings before becoming a bill, and it must also receive executive approval before becoming law. (Even if it passes
into law but is later shown to be illegal due to procedural faults, the courts have the authority to declare the statute
null and void and of no effect.)

6. It Reduces conflict and Wars: Democracy is the most statistically significant factor in reducing inter-and intra-state
conflict. This is most likely because war, in whatever form, is politically unpopular because it costs human lives,
therefore democracies are compelled to avoid it at all costs. Civil wars are less likely in democracies because
democratic governments act as a safety valve for dissatisfied citizens; whereas citizens in democracies can express
their dissatisfaction through free speech or voting, citizens in autocracies have no choice but to resort to violence if
they want governmental change due to a lack of political power.

7. High Level of Freedom: Individual liberty is abundant in a democratic society. People in democracies are typically
free to do whatever they choose as long as they do not harm others or break local laws. As a result, people can freely
express themselves through speech, cultural or religious values, and so on.
(In dictatorships, on the other hand, freedom is severely limited since tyrants frequently oppose individual liberty
because they fear revolt if citizens become too informed of what is happening in their country. The democratic
structures provide the common people with the opportunity to pursue any outcome they desire. As a result, growth
and stability are fostered across the board.)

8. It Increases Civic Engagement Since It Gives people a chance to become personally involved with their
Government: In a democracy, the people and their voices control the government, therefore each person can choose
his or her fate. People have the right to vote according to their moral convictions. Every ballot is a chance to express
one’s unique viewpoint. Unless there is a strong moral objection to the result, the vote matters in a democracy,
whether or not that voice is heard by the majority.

9. It ensures smooth transition of Power: In democratic countries, the transition from one political leader to the next
is usually relatively seamless and trouble-free. This makes it possible to sustain a country’s political and social
stability. (Other political regimes, on the other hand, frequently assassinate or chase away political leaders through
revolutions, resulting in a vacuum of political authority and significant degrees of instability in the respective
country.)

10. It is a flexible System of Government: Democracy is a dynamic process that develops and evolves, and it can take
numerous forms. Democracy’s strength is its ability to adapt over time. Because of its flexible nature, it aids the
government in adapting to changing viewpoints.

I’d argue there’s one other characteristic you also find in the world’s democracies: people prefer living in them. And
when they don’t feel the popular will can find expression, at some point conditions ripen to the point where, as in
Russia and Hong Kong, they take to the streets.

Why is this? What do people value about living in a democratic system? Most of us who support democracy would
argue that its key characteristics — openness, accountability, transparency, media freedom, responsiveness —
actually improve the nation’s overall well-being. On the whole, democratic nations have stronger economies. They
tend to be less corrupt, because free and fair elections and their systems’ checks and balances impose accountability
on their leaders. They make it possible for citizens to know where they stand, because the rules of the road are set
up to apply to everyone. At their core, they recognize the value and dignity of each individual.