1. 1. WHAT IS A DEMOCRACY? Democracy is a form of government in which everyone is treated equally and has equal rights & people choose leaders by voting.
2. 2. WHAT IS NON DEMOCRACY? Non democracy is a form of government that doesn't allow the people to vote for their leaders and dont have equal rights. It could be an oligarchy, anarchy, monarchy, fuedalism, theocracy, aristocracy, or many other forms.
3. 3. WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN DEMOCRACY AND NON DEMOCRACY?
4. 4. COMPARISON BETWEEN DEMOCRACY AND NON-DEMOCRACY: Democracy Non-Democracy Definition It is the rule of the people. It is the rule of government. Characteristic People choose what is right for them. The government decides what is right for the people. Power It lies in the hand of the government. It lies with the people. Governance It allows people to be free. It dominates the people. Laws Are created by the government with a say of the people. Are created by the government, with no say of the people. Freedom Freedom and rights of the people are respected. Personal freedom and rights of the people are sacrificed. Rights People have freedom of speech. People are free to live as they wish. People have no voice. Controls the life of people.
5. 5. RIGHTS OF PEOPLE IN DEMOCRACY PEOPLE ENJOY THE FOLLOWING RIGHTS: 1) Respect for fundamental rights. 2) Freedom of association 3) Freedom of expression and opinion 4) Access to power and its exercise in accordance with the rule of law 5) The holding of periodic free and fair elections by secret ballot as the expression of the will of the people 6) A pluralistic system of political parties and organizations 7) The separation of powers 8) The independence of the judiciary 9) Transparency and accountability in public administration 10) Free and independent media
6. 6. RIGHTS OF PEOPLE IN NON DEMOCRACY a) PEOPLE: 1. CANNOT CHOOSE /CHANGE THEIR LEADERS. 2. CANNOT FORM THEIR OWN POLITICAL ASSOCIATIONS WITHOUT ANY CONSENT OF THE EXISTING POWERS. 3. NO FREEDOM TO PROTEST , TO ORGNIS EAND TO EXPRESS THEIR VALUES. 4. NOT ALLOWED THE FREEDOM TO EXPRESS THEIR DISPLEASURE AT ANY POLICIES IF THEY DONT LIKE THEM. 5. ARE NOT ALLOWED TO CRITISE THE GOVERNMENT. b) FREEDOM OF PRESS IS DENIED. c) EQUALITY IS NOT ENJOYED BY THE PEOPLE AND THEY DEPENDON THE MERCY OF THE RULER.
7. 7. PRESENTED BY, M.AJITESH