As such this essay will discuss different subsets of legitimacy judging whether they are mutually exclusive or complementary whilst avoiding the conflation of 'more legitimacy' with 'better government'. ... Whichever way the situation is examined, it is always examined through the prism of a mind which has grown up and been socialised into thinking that their system of government is the best. ... Following on from the previous acknowledgement that those in our society have been socialised into considering democracy the best form of government for our society, we can state...

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Democracy as a form of government has been viewed through the prism of western liberal ideological thought. ... Democracy is essential to address India's developmental challenges in view of its diversity and need for responsive government. ... Comparisons with immediate decision making in China have been used to suggest that democracy has limitations in fostering economic development. ... Additionally the populism of Indian democratic government reflects the strength of being responsive rather than the weakness of giving in to popular opinion. ...

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