MERITS AND DEMERITS OF DEMOCRACY

Merits of Democracy:

1. It promotes accountability of the leaders.
2. It guarantees the supremacy of the constitution.
3. It promotes freedom of expression.
4. It provides for rule of law, at least in theory.
5. It encourages majority rule.
6. It promotes political stability in a country.

DEMERITS OF DEMOCRACY

1. Democracy is too exorbitant to operate.
2. It oftentimes leads to delay in decision making.
3. It encourages lobbying.