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In a direct democracy, such as in Ancient Greece, the citizens have all power, and everything is done by majority rule. The problem with this is that the over-excited mass often overrules the minority's rights.
In a representative democracy, or a republic, the people's power is balanced by allowing the representative to fight for their constituency's interests while protecting the minorities.
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How democracy enhances the dignity of the citizen?
democracy generally means the right of a citizen to elect its leader or just say ruler. it shows the power and freedom of a citizen over birth-land.
The second great awakening was similar to Jacksonian democracy in its emphasis on?
the power of the average citizen
What must a good citizen do in order to preserve democracy?
In order to preserve democracy a citizen must abide by the laws of democracy.
What must a good citizen do in order to help preserve a democracy?
In order to preserve democracy a citizen must abide by the laws of democracy.
Why does every Americans citizen need to vote?
The functioning of democracy depends on the exercise of power by the people on the state. Your vote is a primary instrument to checking politicians and thereby protecting democracy.
In democracy is power held by people?
In democracy, people i.e. general public rules and hence power is gained by winning general elections held after certain period of time. Every citizen of a democratic country has the right to vote. So the one who gets the majority of votes gains power.
In what form of government do the citizen elect representative to exercise their political power?
This is, unsurpringly, "representative democracy".The citizens elect representatives to exercise their political power in a federal republic.
Why is citizen participation essential in American Democracy?
It contributes to the richness and health of a democracy
Was Athenian democracy Pericles truly a democracy?
No Pericles was a bad leader and abused his power to get what he wanted. He ostracised people who were against him and changed the citizen law so his half son could be come heir.
How did limited democracy develop in athens?
Democracy happened in Athens when the king got too much power. They moved from a monarchy to an aristocracy and then to a direct democracy.
Why do democracy give the power to the citizens?
idk find it yourself and quite cheating on homework i bet.
Was Athenian democracy under Pericles truly a democracy?
No Pericles was a bad leader and abused his power to get what he wanted. He ostracised people who were against him and changed the citizen law so his half son could be come heir.
