Is democracy, as is so often assumed, really the best form of government?

Question

Is democracy, as is so often assumed, really the best form of government?

Answer 1

Democracy is NOT a form a government. It is how a government is chosen. A dictatorship is a form of government (the three branches of government -executive, legislative, judicial- is held by one body/person). You can democratically elect a dictator.

A "form of government" is how these three branches of government are structured and chosen.

So I will answer your question as 'whether democracy is the best process to choose a government'? My response is ONLY if the majority of people are educated and intelligent. If not, it can be VERY dangerous to allow them to participate. They will be either used by sneaky politicians or make bad decisions.