Question

India follows the system of representative democracy. Elaborate the given statement.

Answer 1

India follows the system of representative democracy. In India, all the people do not rule. A majority is allowed to take decisions on the behalf of all the people. Even the majority does not rule directly. The majority of people rule through their elected representatives. The system is called representative democracy. This become necessary because India is a country which has a large number of people that it is physically impossible for them to sit together and take a collective decision. Even if they could, they do not have the time, the desire or the skill to take part in all the decisions.

Answer 2

Elected by the people

Step-by-step explanation:

Representative democracy, also known as indirect democracy, is a type of democracy founded on the principle of elected persons representing a group of people, in contrast to direct democracy. ... Representative democracy places power in the hands of representatives who are elected by the people.