Some useful indicators include: (1) Strong Political Opposition, (2) Freedom of Speech/Writing, (3) Rule of Law, (4) Legal Equality Between Ethnic/Racial Groups, (5) Freedom of Protest/Petition.
the most useful indicator of the degree of democracy reached by a particular society is whether it has a
CIVILIAN GOVERNMENT
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The most useful of the degree of democracy reached by a particular society is whether it has a civilian government. Other forms of government can happen in non-democratic platforms.
libertyAnswerFrankly, there is no "One Indicator" that defines democracy. A democracy requires a variety of different factors, each of which is key to promoting a healthy democracy. In particular, open elections, open communications, transparent government decision-making, the level of citizen participation in government, and the length of tenure in office of politicians are typically some metrics used to judge the success of a democracy. However, those are but a few, and possibly not even the most important factors.
Rousseau didn't think society should exist at all. However he did believe in particular will over general will so he would favour a direct democracy.
See the website: Democracy
It depends on your point of view, the particular society in which you live, you politics, belief system and a host of other personal things.
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how does the political system dominate position in society? How does position hurt democracy?
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A democracy is generally a more open society than a dictatorship.