What are the various shortcomings of democracy?

What are the various shortcomings of democracy?

Ans.

The shortcomings of democracy are as under :

(i) Money plays a great role in a democracy. It tends to pervert both the legislator and the administrator.

(ii) Matters arc not discussed dispassionately. Partisan political passions may defeat the interests of the nation at large.

(iii) The critics assert that democracy attaches undue importance to the doctrine of equality. Ignorant voters hardly know the issues at stake. Voting rights should be denied to the masses who are ignorant about social or political matters.

(iv) It is a very expensive form of government. The legislative processes involve much debate and discussion. As such the governments cannot function efficiently and promptly.

(v) There is a tendency to patronize such persons who also as have a criminal record.