If it helps, the Democracy Index is an index compiled by the UK-based Economist Intelligence Unit that measures the state of democracy in 167 countries, of which 166 are sovereign states and 165 are UN member states.
Giving every citizen a vote (democracy) would make for flawed results since they did not believe the average person was capable of making sound decisions about government. That's why America is a Republic (aka Representative Democracy) rather than a pure democracy. The idea was that only capable men would run to be electors and they would make better decisions than the masses.
A direct democracy
Jacksonian Democracy is a movement toward greater democracy
A democracy.
A democracy.
One notable philosopher who did not believe in democracy was Plato. In his work "The Republic," he argued that democracy was a flawed form of government, believing instead in a philosopher-king ruling society.
Yes, Singapore is considered a democracy, but it is often described as a "flawed democracy" due to restrictions on freedom of speech and limitations on political opposition. The country has regular elections, but the ruling party has been in power for decades.
In 2008, India ranked 7.8/10 on the Democracy index, putting it 35th among 167 nations, below Cape Verde at 34, but above Cyprus at 36 . This rates India as a flawed democracy.
In a flawed democracy, there are limitations on political freedoms, weak rule of law, and lack of transparency. This can lead to corruption, inequality, and instability in the political system. In contrast, a full democracy has strong institutions, respect for human rights, and free and fair elections. These distinctions impact the overall functioning of a political system by affecting the level of trust in government, the ability of citizens to participate in decision-making, and the overall stability and effectiveness of governance.
YesAccording to the Democracy Index they score a 7.7 out of 10 in making them a "Flawed Democracy" The Index score countries based on their Electoral Process, Pluralism, Government Function and Effectiveness, Political Participation (who gets to vote), Political Culture, and overall Civil Liberties.(True Democracies score an 8 or higher on the Index)
The philosopher who did not believe in democracy was Plato. In his work "The Republic," he criticized democracy as a flawed system where power can be easily manipulated by the masses, leading to chaos and instability. Plato instead believed in a system of rule by philosopher-kings, where the most knowledgeable and virtuous individuals would govern for the greater good of society.
Christianity is not flawed
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In Plato's view, democracy is a flawed form of government marked by excessive freedoms and lacking in leadership by those with true wisdom and knowledge. Plato believed that democracy could easily devolve into mob rule and anarchy, leading to the rise of tyrants. He argued for a more structured and hierarchical form of government led by philosopher-kings.
It was not flawed - it was utter nonsense!
No it is not flawed.
His logic was flawed.