Explain the difference between challenge of expansion and the challenge of deepening of democracy with an example.

challenge of expansion : most of the established democracies like India and USA face this challenge. This involves:

• applying basic principle of democracy across all religions, different social groups and various institutions.
• providing more powers to state and local govt.
• inclusion of women and other minorities in the decision making
• minimising decisions which should remain outside the arena of democratic control.

Challenge pf deepening of democracy: This challenge is faced by every democracy in one or other form. This includes:

• Strengthening political parties that promote democracy
• to bring down the control of rich and powerful in the govt.
• to provide more powers to local govt.