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Modern democracies developed primarily during the late 1700's and early 1800's, though many continue to emerge to this day (such as Egypt). The prior however were mainly due to the dissatisfaction of the populace in regards to the reigning monarchies of Europe. These revolutionaries argued that the European Monarchs stripped the common people of the most basic rights of man: life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Therefore, the people rebelled, almost always violently, and established new democracies that allowed everyone (at this time however mainly land-owning white men) the chance to have a say in their government. Some of these new democracies thrived, such as the United States, while others fell under the reign of dictators, such as France.
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The theory underlying modern democracies was develpoed to challenge what idea?
Those of royal birth have absolute authority to rule.
What idea was the theory underlying modern democracies developed to challenge?
The theory underlying Êmodern or current democracies was Êestablished to challenge the idea that those of royal birth have total authority to rule. Modern democracies countries Êallow Êeligible citizens to elect their leaders.
What is the main reason why modern democracies are in the form of representative democracies?
It is impractical for all members of large societies to vote on all matters.
How are athenian values of rule of law and citizenship expressed in modern representative democracies such as the one practiced in the US?
Answer this question… A. In modern representative democracies, all citizens have the obligation to craft laws and the responsibility to follow those laws. B. Certain citizens of modern representative democracies are obligated to craft laws, while the rest of the citizens are obligated to follow those laws. C. All citizens of modern representative democracies have the right to vote and craft laws, but not all citizens are obligated to follow those laws. D. In modern representative democracies, citizens have the right to run for office in order to craft laws and the responsibility to follow those laws.
Which are the countries that developed democracies recently?
South Africa is one of them since 1994/ Aprill/27AfghanistanIraq
How would you use sovereign in sentences?
In modern democracies, the people's will is (in theory) sovereign.
How is the Athenian system different than ours today?
The Atheians had direct democracy - the citizens met in fortnightly assembly and voted on issues. Modern democracies are representative democracies - citizens elect members to vote on their behalf in a parliament. Both have their strengths and weaknesses, but the size of most modern democracies prohibits citizens attending regular meetings.
Who developed your modern periodic table in 1869?
Dmitri Mendeleev developed the modern periodic table in 1869.
What has the author RICHARD MULGAN written?
RICHARD MULGAN has written: 'HOLDING POWER TO ACCOUNT: ACCOUNTABILITY IN MODERN DEMOCRACIES'
What ideas of Greece and rome can be found modern democracies?
Having a senate An elected "dictator" Athens was a Republic like the U.S.
In modern democracies elected officials who are sent to the government seat to do the will of the people from their designated districts are called .?
These people are called representatives.
In modern democracies elected officials who are sent to the government seat to do the will of the people from their designated districts are called.?
These people are called representatives.
