Summary:

Democratic institutions are institutions created for the purpose of strengthening democracy in a country. Democracy which is a concept of governance has become acceptable in modern states as a legitimate way of national administration. It is practiced through a systemic structure of institutions and bodies which are established for specific purposes and functions. These institutions include; the Executive, the legislature and the Judiciary. These three bodies are normally referred to as the three arms of government. Other democratic bodies are the National Electoral Commission, the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice, the National Commission on Civic Education among others. These bodies are called different names in different countries but perform similar if not the same roles.

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Authors: Hon. Akua Sena Dansua
Editor: Edwin Nebolisa NWAKAEME
Language: English
Publication Country: Gambia
Publication Year: 2007
Publisher: Ultra-Soft Printers