Demerits of Democracy Democracy is too expensive and time consuming. In democracy, a lot of money is being wasted on making laws by the two arms government. Not only that, the process of decision making is very slow
There is procrastination of action on issues of national importance. Most often there is unnecessary delay in passing laws.
Miscreants or unfits candidates may be elected into office thereby becoming irrelevant in making positive contributions at the parliament.
Democracy is generally condemned on the grounds that it is the rule of ignorance because it pays undue attention to quantity rather than quality.
Under democracy, elections are often manipulated or rigged to pave way for mediocres to rule.
Often times, what appears to be majority view may actually be the views and opinions expressed by the few vocal and influential people and not that of the majority.
