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Question
Why is Democratic Government considered as Legitimate Government? Explain.
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Solution
- A democratic government is referred to as a legitimate government because it is the people's government, as the people chose their representatives through the Universal Adult Franchise.
- It may be slow, inefficient, and unclean, but it is the people's government and works to protect their rights and liberties under all circumstances.
- People want to be ruled by representatives who have been elected by them. The ability of democracy to generate support strengthens its legitimacy.
- People have freedom of speech and expression in a democracy, which gives it credibility and legitimacy among the people.
- The concept of democracy is widely supported all over the world. South Asians have no doubts about democracy's suitability for their own countries.
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