1. Liberal Theory Of Democracy

2. Characteristics Of Liberal Theory Of Democracy Liberty Equality Fraternity Sovereignty with the people Open competition to get political power

3. Contd. Respect of opposition Freedom to form political parties Periodic Elections Faith in constitutional means Rule of majority

4. Contd. Independent and impartial judiciary Rule of law Provision of rights Independent means of propaganda Decentralisation of powers

5. Contd. Secularism Responsible Government Opposition of socialism and support to capitalism Rejection of violence Pluralistic nature of society

6. Criticism of liberal theory of democracy More importance to quantity than quality Based on the principle of unnatural equality It is cult of incompetence Dominance of bureaucracy Expensive administration

7. Contd. Bad effects of political parties Dictatorship of majority Unstable government Government of the rich Lowers the moral standard of the people

8. Weak government during emergency Indifferent attitude of the voters Weakens national unity Rejection of liberal democracy by marxists Criticism by elitists

9. Presented By:- RUCHIKA JOSHI ASSISTANT PROFESSOR POSTGRADUATE GOVERNMENT COLLEGE FOR GIRLS SECTOR 42 CHANDIGARH.