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Should political leaders represent the views of citizens who elected them?
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∙ 6y ago
Of course. If they don’t then they are a fraud. They are elected by the people to represent them.
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In the US political leaders are elected to represent the American people. While presidents governors and legislators have political authority their power comes directly from the citizens who vote for?
John Locke APEX
What is a direct effect of citizens voting?
political decisions better reflect citizens' desires political leaders better understand with policies citizens support tax money is distributed to reflect citizens' desires
Which form of government do elected officials represent the vote of the governed?
a representative democracy
How do the leaders in democracy get there power?
No "one person" is "in charge" of a true democracy. [an over-simplified version] Representatives from among the populace are elected by the citizens of the country to represent their interests and when consensus is reached among the varying representatives, law are passed by which the nation governs itself.
What is the form of government in which leaders are elected to represent the voters?
A parliamentary democracy.
In the US political leaders are elected to represent the American people. While presidents governors and legislators have political authority their power comes directly from the citizens who vote for?
John Locke APEX
What happen in a republic?
A republic is a type of government where the leaders/officials are elected by the citizens to represent them.
What is a system where people elect their own leaders to represent them?
A democracy is a political system in which the supreme power lies in a body of citizens who can elect people to represent them.
How are leaders elected in the presidential democracy?
the citizens elect them
What is to form of government in which leaders are elected to represent the voters?
republic
What role did the military play in Athens?
The military was the citizens, all of whom served in the army and navy when called out in emergencies. The generals, one elected by each of the ten tribes, led the army and navy, and because the citizens wanted reliable war leaders, were elected on merit. As the political leaders were selected by ballot and could be anyone, they often gave the execution of political decisions also to the reliable generals.
What is a direct effect of citizens voting?
political decisions better reflect citizens' desires political leaders better understand with policies citizens support tax money is distributed to reflect citizens' desires
How are Turkey's leaders selected?
The presidents are elected by the citizens through a public vote
Which form of government do elected officials represent the vote of the governed?
a representative democracy
Was Irelands leader elected in office?
Ireland is a democracy so all political leaders must be elected.
How could citizens influence political leaders?
by uprising, demonstrating if they are dissatisfied
The meaning of the people by the people and for the people?
It means that our Democracy is organized by the people and is operated by the people for the purpose of serving the people.These words are generally used to describe a democracy. A democracy is a government of the people, by the people and for the people.In a democracy, the elected leaders are citizens of the country and enjoy the same rights as all other citizens. Hence, the government/leaders are elected of the people.The government and the leaders of the state are elected by the people.The elected leaders work for the development of the state and the welfare of the citizens. Hence, the government works for the people.These are the three basic principles of a democracy.
