Q42. Democracy’s superior virtue lies in the fact that it calls into activity
a) the intelligence and character of ordinary men and women.
b) the methods for strengthening executing leadership
c) a superior individual with dynamism and vision.
d) a band of dedicated party workers.
The correct answer is Option 1.
- Democracy
- It is a form of government in which citizens elect their representatives through voting. Because democracy requires people to make decisions through voting, the process involves people’s intelligence and character.
- The object of government, according to John Stuart Mill, is the attainment of values and virtues in men and their self-development, the government must be of those whose self-development is sought.
- In a democracy, the right to vote allows citizens to exercise their rights and ensures adherence to moral values or character traits such as justice and equality. Hence, Option 1 is correct.
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