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Lesson Democratic Culture
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FACTS Abraham Lincoln, the 16 president of America,
to Understand defined Democracy is the system of governance by
the people, for the people and of the people.

Democracy is a form of government in which people choose leaders by voting. It is an
organization or situation in which everyone is treated equally and has equal rights. A
country in which government is elected freely and equally by all of its citizen is called
a democratic country. The government is formed among people’s representatives and
ruling is done as per the wish and welfare of ordinary citizens. Peace, cooperation and
coexistence are prioritized. All the fundamental rights and privileges of citizens are
guaranteed by the law. Rule of law is maintained. Every one is bound by laws. These
practices in which everything is done in a democratic way based on law can be taken
as democratic culture. Democracy is institutionalized in true sense because of the
practice of democratic culture.

The following aspects are considered as the democratic culture on the basis of norms
and values.

Supremacy of Law

There is law supremacy rather than the person in democratic culture. Law becomes
leading principle in ruling where the stakeholders rule as per set laws rather than
the personal interest.

Good Governance

Good governance is related to the process of governing system in a state in the best
manner. In democratic culture the government rule in a fair and transparent manner
being responsible to people. Good governance is possible only from the democratic
conduct.

Freedom of Expression and Press

Freedom of expression and press strengthens democratic culture. It is the right of the
citizen to get information about the political, social, economic and cultural activities.
If citizens enjoy the freedom of press, then they learn to respect others' voice and can
adjust themselves in odd situation.

Protection of Fundamental Rights

The fundamental rights guaranteed in the constitution should be respected. If violated,
there is strong provision of legal punishment and compensation to the wrong doers.

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