Democracy’s ability to generate its own support is itself an outcome that cannot be ignored.’ Support the statement with examples. 

(i) Democracy ensures that decision making will be based on norms and procedure. 

(ii) Every citizen has the right and means to examine the process of decision making. 

(iii) Democratic governments are accountable, legitimate and transparent governments. 

(iv) People have the right to choose their rulers. 

(v) Democracy gives its citizens the right to information about the government and its functioning. 

(vi)A democratic government is the people’s own government and it is run by the people. 

(vii) Any other relevant point

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(i) Democratic government is peoples own government. 

(ii) Countries from South Asia want democratic rights for people. 

(iii) Countries want to elect their representatives by themselves. 

(iv) Democracy provides dignity and freedom to its citizens. 

(v) Democracy accommodates social diversity. 

(vi) Democracy is based on the idea of discussion and negotiation.

(vi) Eg. India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Pakistan 

(vii) Any other relevant point