Also, he includes a further reading section at the end of the book, broken down into the categories that On Democracy covers. Using lists in almost every chapter, Dahl breaks down each topic covered in a logical fashion that allows the reader to clearly understand him in fewer words. Dahl goes on to explain each one of these more completely, but these lists help the reader understand the main points that Dahl is trying to make. In addition to the lists Dahl usually sums up each chapter in one page at the end of the chapter allowing the reader to comprehend the main ideas that Dahl is trying to get across. Democracy guarantees its citizens a number of fundamental rights that nondemocratic systems do not, and cannot, grant.
Democracy insures citizens a broader range of personal freedom than any feasible alternative to it.
Democracy helps people to protect their own fundamental interests. Only a democratic government can provide a maximum opportunity for persons to exercise the freedom of self determination- that is, to live under laws of their own choosing. Only a democratic government can provide a maximum opportunity for exercising moral responsibility. Democracy fosters human development more fully than feasidble alternative. Only a democratic government can foster a relatively high degree of political equality.