Any kind of democracy merely supports the supremacy of a few?

The correct answer is Elitist democracy.

Key Points

• Elitist democracy is a system of government where the majority power is enjoyed by only a small group of persons who possess high prestige and have great influence.
• The elites hold all the power, leaving the rest of the populace helpless and subject to government.
• Features of Elite democracy-
  • Elite groups naturally arise in societies due to differences in skills, knowledge, and resources.
  • The elites govern on behalf of the population, making decisions that they deem best for society.
  • Democracy is seen as a competitive arena where different elite groups vie for power.

Additional Information

• Direct Democracy-
  • It is a political system where citizens participate directly in decision-making and policy formulation, without intermediaries such as representatives.
  • People have a direct vote on laws, policies, and major issues.
  • The main four tools of  of direct democracy is Referendum, Initiative, Recall and Plebiscite.
• Liberal democracy-
  • In a liberal democracy, the government is chosen (elected) as per the rules and law of the land.
  • Individual rights are given prior importance.
  • It can be either monarchy (like England) or Republic (like India).