Factors That Can Sustain Democracy

The following factors can promote democracy:

(i) Responsiveness and accountability of political office holders/government can sustain democracy.

(ii) Free and fair election.

(iii) Regular and periodic elections can sustain democracy.

(iv) Respect for fundamental human rights.

(v) Respect for rule of law, constitutionA constitution is a set of fundamental rules that determine how a country or state is run. More, and constitutionalism.

(vi) Judicial independence is also important.

(vii) Well informed/enlightened electorateall the people in a country or area who are entitled to vote in an election. More is very necessary for effective political participation.

(viii) Open door policy for easy assessment of government activities. 

(ix) Freedom of the press, is very necessary to check the excesses of the government.

(x) Tolerance of opposition and criticisms, irrespective of political differences sustains democracy.

(xi) There should be independence of the judiciaryThe judicial branch of government refers to a country’s court system. Judiciaries are responsible for interpreting and applying a country’s laws in particular cases, and can also be invested with the... More.

(xii) Enthronement of leaders into positions in government must be based on choice.