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- A democracy is the most acceptable form of government in the world whereas authoritarian governments are not liked and accepted now-a-days.
- A nation is strengthened on the acknowledgement and acceptance of obligations though fellow members which is easily possible in a democracy than in an authoritarian government.
- In a democracy, the government provide enough opportunities and favorable environment than authoritarian government as well as mutual respect and cooperation are the strongest test of loyalty towards the nation.
- To bind individuals together as a nation is a common language or common religion, i. e. common language makes it easier to communicate with each other and some religion shares some festivals, holidays and hold some symbols.
But it can pose a threat to the values to be cherished in a democracy:
- All major religions are diverse in nature to be evolved through a dialogue within a community and within each religion number of sets differ significantly in their interpretations. Hence, in a democratic society, if these differences are ignored, it creates an oppressive society.
- Even two societies are culturally diverse to have peoples from different languages and religions and to impose identity of one another will restrict the liberties of the persons who do not follow the same.
Hence, it can be concluded:
- Equal treatment and liberty for all would be limited.
- It is desirable to imagine the nation in political rather than cultural terms.
- Democracies need to emphasise and expect loyalty to a set of values to be enshrined in constitution only.