“Democracy’s ability to generate its own support is itself an outcome that cannot be ignored.” Support the statement with examples.
- Democracy ensures that decision-making will be based on norms and procedures.
- Citizens have the right and the means to examine the process of decision-making.
- It is expected from democracy to produce a government that follows procedures and is accountable to the people.
- It is expected that the democratic government develops mechanisms for citizens to hold the government accountable and mechanisms for citizens to take part in decision-making whenever they think fit.
- Citizens’ have a right to obtain information about the government and its functions.
- Democracies have had greater success in setting up regular and free elections and in setting up conditions for open public debate.