MARTIAL LAW VS DEMOCRACY Martial law Martial law is the temporary imposition of direct military control of normal civil functions or suspension of civil law by a government, especially in response to a emergency Democracy Democracy refers to a form of government in which the people either have the authority to choose their governing legislators, or the authority to decide on legislation DEMOCRACY ADVANTAGES Promotes Equality Preventing abuse of Power Creating Stability DISADVANTAGES Requires more Time to Implement changes Risk of Corruption MARTIAL LAW ADVANTAGES One man become the center of attention Focus on long term growth Reduced Terrorism Removal of corrupt officials Free to implement the decisions Quick decision making Authoritative style implemented DISADVANTAGES Reputation of country is damaged Administration system is affected Public sentiments go against government No freedom of speech High military power cause harm to civilians Harmed economy