“Most established democracies face a challenge of expansion.”

“Most established democracies face a challenge of expansion.” Comment.

Answer:

  • Challenge of expansion involves applying or following the basic principle of democratic government in almost all regions, various institutions and different social groups.
  • It should ensure greater power to local governments, extension of federal principle to all the units of federation including women and minority.
  • Most countries including India and other democracies like us face this challenge.
  • It also means that less and less decisions should remain outside the arena of democratic control.