| No. |
Particulars |
Dictatorship |
Democracy |
| 1 |
Definition |
It is one person ruling the entire nation |
It is defined as the government by the people |
| 2 |
Characteristic |
Dictator chooses what is right for the people |
People choose what is good for them |
| 3 |
Power |
It lies in the hands of the dictator |
It lies in the hand of the people |
| 4 |
Governance |
This governance dominates the people |
This governance allows people to be free |
| 5 |
Laws |
Law is created by the dictator, with no say of the people |
People can create, change and enact the laws |
| 6 |
Freedom |
Personal freedom and liberties are sacrificed |
Freedom is respected |
| 7 |
Justice |
Due to lack of laws, justice is not done with people |
Justice is met with, due to proper laws |
| 8 |
Rights |
- People have no voice
- Controls the life of people
|
- People have freedom of speech
- People are free to live as they wish
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