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Liberal theory of democracy

Characteristics of liberal democracy Liberty Equality Fraternity Sovereignty with the people Open competition for political parties Respect for opposition Freedom to form political parties Periodic elections Faith in constitutional means

Rule of majority Independent and impartial judiciary Rule of law Provision of rights Independent means of propaganda Decentralization of powers Secularism Responsible government Opposition of socialism and support of capatilism Rejection of violence Pluralistic nature of society

Criticism of the liberal theory of democracy More importance to quantity than quality It is based on the principle of unnatural equality It is cult of incompetence Dominance of bureaucracy It is expensive government Unstable government Bad effects of political parties

Dictatorship of the majority It lowers the moral standard of people It is not government of all It is the government of rich Weak government during emergency Politics becomes a profession It weakens national unity Indifferent attitude of voters Rejection of liberal democracy by Marxists Criticism by elites

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DEPTT. OF POLITICAL SCIENCE, By Dr. AMANDIP KAUR DEPTT. OF POLITICAL SCIENCE, PGGCG, SEC. 11, CHANDIGARH.