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Write a response to the following arguments against democracy:

(a) Army is the most disciplined and corruption-free organisation in the country. Therefore army should rule the country.

(b) Rule of the majority means the rule of ignorant people. What we need is the rule of the wise, even if they are in small numbers.

(c) If we want religious leaders to guide us in spiritual matters, why not invite them to guide us in politics as well. The country should be ruled by religious leaders.             [NCERT]

Answer:

(a) This would not be a democracy as real power would not be with elected representatives.

(b) A minority would be taking decisions for the majority which is wrong.

(c) The country would not give equal freedom and respect to all religions.