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An elite democracy is one in which the people do not decide on individual matters via popular vote, rather they elect representatives to decide matters in their place. It is also known as a representative democracy, and it is the system the United States and many other democracies worldwide employ. An elite democracy seeks to describe and explain the power relationships in contemporary society. It is used in political science and sociology. It stands in opposition to pluralism in suggesting that democracy is a utopian ideal.
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Type of democracy?
liberal democracy. Democracy altogether. socialist democracy. Democracy elite. A pluralist democracy.
Which theory of democracy claims that the government is run by political insiders?
Elite Theory.
What aspects of Athenian direct democracy are similar to democracy by the US?
The Greek concept of democracy intended to give power to the elite, the "citizens." Only they could vote on proposals to become law. But, it wasn't democracy because, since most Greeks were slaves, its laws were not dictated by the majority of its people. America's so-called democracy is set up almost exactly the same, except that the powerful government officials continuously and falsely try to convince the people that it is a democracy, simply because they have the right to vote for those the elite groups offer as political candidates.
What has the author William Case written?
William Case has written: 'Elites and regimes in Malaysia' -- subject(s): Elite (Social sciences), Politics and government 'Semi-democracy in Malaysia' -- subject(s): Democracy, Politics and government
What has the author Willy Vandendijck written?
Willy Vandendijck has written: 'Macht en onmacht' -- subject(s): Democracy, Elite (Social sciences)
Why can a theocracy never be a democracy?
A theocracy is run by a ruling elite of a single religion. One modern day example is Iran. It is impossible to have a true democracy in a theocracy because the people are not allowed to vote someone into office from a different religion.
What is tutelary democracy?
Tutelary (or guarded or protected) democracy is a type of diminished democracy in which the elected government has no effective power to govern and is in need of protection. Examples might be Iraq or Afghanistan though I'm not sure if one can speak of democracy in these cases.
What is c. wrights mills theory about power?
Power is concentrated among a "power elite" of top soldiers, bureaucrats, and business people.
What has the author Robert Hollinger written?
Robert Hollinger has written: 'The dark side of liberalism' -- subject(s): Elite (Social sciences), Liberalism, Democracy
Why were Plato and Aristotle suspicious of democracy?
Plato believed democracy led to mob rule and instability due to the ignorance of the masses. Aristotle feared that in a democracy, the majority might oppress the minority and that it could be easily manipulated by demagogues. They both favored the rule of a philosopher king or a virtuous elite as a more stable form of government.
What effect did Jacksonian democracy have on the development of democracy?
Jacksonian Democracy labels a period in time when there was a populist realization that the government existed for the people and not only for the elite. It allowed for many more voting rights for the wage earners due to reform of state voting law that eliminated property ownership as a voting right requirement.
What major challenges does Bangladesh face?
Despite its return to constitutional democracy in 1991 after a series of military governments and strongman rule, the country still struggles to establish democracy among the political elite, who are hopelessly divided along partisan lines.
