1.0 Introduction

The issue of human governance has received significant attention from world population. In this case, many scholars have adequately contributed in the topic, whereby they have offered insightful ideas on the various systems of governance. The key forms of government systems and their corresponding advantages have been adequately. Despite that each system of governance is aimed at serving its people, the levels of efficiency are varied. In particular, the case of democratic government has been the most interesting. Over the recent past, democratic governments have been identified as the most efficient system of human government. This is in relation to their key focus on the actual needs of the people.

2.0. Definition of democratic state

This section will offer extensive and precise definition of the concept of democracy. This will incorporate the ideas of different scholars concerning their understanding of the concept of democracy. In the definition, the key characteristic of democracy will be offered.

Basically democracy is a form of government where all citizens have equal say in decision making concerning their lives.


This is primarily equal rights in participation of formulating, development and passage of legislations of the nation. From another perspective, democratic state entails economic, political, social and cultural conditions which entail free self-determination (Crouch & Streeck 2006: 79).

The concepts of freedom and equality which are in this case key characteristics of democracy will be discussed.

3.0 Formation of a democratic state

In this section, profound discussion and exploration on the phenomenon contributing to the formation of democratic state will be offered. The concept of popular sovereignty which has been termed as the key principle behind democratic state will be expounded. Democratic principle which is the freedom to establish something which did not exist before will be explained (Crouch and Streeck 2006: 79).

4.0 Kinds of democratic states

This section will expound on the main kinds of democratic government which are as follows:

  1. Representative
  2. Parliamentary
  3. Presidential
  4. Semi-presidential
  5. Liberal
  6. Constitutional
  7. Inclusive
  8. Participatory

5.0 Elements of democracy

Like other forms of government, democracy is characterized by key elements which make it distinctive fro other systems of governance. In this section, the key elements of democracy will be discussed in depth. These characteristics/elements include the following:

  1. Universal declaration of human rights. In this case democratic states have great concern on ensuring respect to human rights
  2. Constitution and rule of law
  3. Active Participation in political life
  4. Judicial systems
  5. Separation of powers
  6. Freedom of opinions, mass media, press
  7. Religious liberty
  8. Good governance
  9. General and equal  right to vote

Strengths of democracy

6.0 Advantages/Strengths of democratic states

This section will explore the key strengths of democratic states as offered by different scholars

The key developments and advantages of democracy include, rule of law, human rights, political liberty and freedom of speech. Unlike other forms of governance, democratic governments are very efficient in realizing their objectives.


The plight of the citizens is at the heart of the government, thus making it worthwhile (Crouch and Streeck 2006: 79).

7.0 Weaknesses of democratic states

The criticisms offered by different philosophers and scholars will be explicitly discussed in this section.

8.0 Conclusion

The conclusion will bring together all issues addressed in the essay. This will offer a precise summary of the whole concept of a state of democracy.

Reference List

Crouch, C. and Streeck, W. (2006). The diversity of Democracy: Corporatism, Social Order and

 Political Conflict. New York: Prentice Hall, 79:134.