Democracy is a form of government where a constitution guarantees basic personal and political rights to the citizens, fair and free elections, and independent courts of law. It also encompasses social, economic and cultural conditions that enable the free and equal practice of political self-determination. Democracy,’ defines Bernard Shaw, “is a social order aiming at the greatest available welfare for the whole population and not for a class.” According to the great American president Abraham Lincoln, democracy is a “Government of the people, by the people, for the people.” Democracy, thus, is the best form of government with many merits. Freedom and equality are its essential concepts. Perfect democracy can be achieved by educating all people in a country. People should be made to realize their social and political responsibilities. They should have a complete knowledge of democratic living and democratic set up. The success of democracy largely depends on its power to produce the right type of leadership. The things to come are determined by the thinking, value and beliefs of these leaders. Freedom of expression and a well motivated public opinion through an impartial media will help to achieve effective democratic value. Other essences are recognition of the rights of minority, uniform justice to people throughout the country, free and impartial election and basic economic independence of all citizens.