The State the Government and You — Question 2

The difference between a democracy and a republic is as follows: Democracy Republic 1. People elect the government and participate in decision-making. 1. The head of State is elected, not hereditary (no king/queen). 2. Majority rule exists and leaders act according to the will of the people. Example: India, Britain 2. Rule of law and Constitution limit power and protect citizens’ rights. Example: India The following points make India a democratic republic: People elect their leaders, from local bodies to the Parliament – this makes India a democracy. The President is an indirectly elected head of state, not a hereditary monarch. The Constitution is supreme, guaranteeing rights, equality, and justice for all citizens, and ensuring that leaders rule according to law.