Is liberal democracy the best model of democracy?

In this essay there are a number of topics that I will consider and elaborate on. First of all I believe that it is useful to briefly state that democratic governments are preferable to non-democratic governments. After this I will outline what liberal democracy is and what it is supposed to achieve. Following this will be whether or not direct democracy is an alternative. After this will be criticisms levied on liberal democracy and why, …

…have understood that today in the modern world and in relation to governments it is not about trying to find alternatives to liberal democracy because there aren't any. Instead it is more beneficial to concentrate on another question that is 'In what ways can liberal democracy itself be improved'. This would involve many factors such as whether one form of liberal democracy is best for all, or if certain forms suit certain environments and needs.