Question 1
How does democracy produce an accountable, responsive and legitimate government?
1. Accountable: Democracy produces a government that is accountable to the citizens. It provides mechanisms like regular, free and fair elections, and open public debate. Citizens have the right to choose their leaders and hold them answerable.
2. Responsive: A democratic government is expected to be responsive to the needs and demands of the people. It must attend to the needs of the majority while respecting the minority.
3. Legitimate: A democratic government is a legitimate government because it is the people’s own government. It is elected by the people and enjoys their trust and confidence (unlike dictatorships).