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Who is Ultimate political power in a democracy?

In a democracy, ultimate political power rests with the people. This concept is known as popular sovereignty. Through free and fair elections, individuals have the ability to choose their government representatives and hold them accountable for their actions.


How does a democracy encourage the formation of political parties?

The "framers" of the constitution did not intend for political parties to be created, however the "right vs. left" divide forced it. This same divide has been true throughout history since the dawn of civilization. Its not that democracy encourages political parties. Democracy just allows political parties to be formed, but often when one or two political parties share the vast majority of funds or power, they are able to outspend "third party" candidates by huge amounts and essentially control the entire government.


What are the democracy roots?

The roots of democracy can be traced back to ancient civilizations such as Athens in ancient Greece, where citizens had a direct say in decision-making. The concept evolved over time and was further developed during the Enlightenment period in Europe. Modern democracy is characterized by principles such as political equality, freedom of speech, and the right to vote.


What is the meaning of intraparty democracy?

Intraparty democracy, in very shortly it can be said that the democracy inside the party. As we say about democracy that democracy where everybody has a share, to govern the state. So we can say that intraparty democracy is a stage of democracy in the party where every member(of the party) has the right to take part of the decision making of the party.


In democracy those who rule are responsible to?

the people who elected them. They are accountable for their actions and decisions, as they are meant to serve the best interests of the citizens they represent. Failure to fulfill their responsibilities can result in being voted out of office in the next election.

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What is the government in which the people have the power to make political decisions?

Well I have know idea so ya I just wanted to right haha Second Answer: The answer is Democracy.


What is the political situation in turkey right now?

The political situation in Turkey right now is not very stable. As of March 2014, there were some demonstrations that were going on which makes it rather unsafe.


Do religious institutions have a right to be involved in political issues?

A:Religious institutions have the same right to express a view about proposed political decisions as do individuals and corporation, then to accept the political verdict, whatever the outcome. In a democracy, they do not have the right to demand that politicians make their decisions in accordance with religious doctrine.


How do political parties reflect our system of representative democracy?

Political parties allow people to vote in representatives that represent their ideas and what they believe is right for the nation in Congress and in the Presidency.


What form of democracy is followed in England?

England has a Monarchy that is held in check by a constitutional democracy with an upper and lower house of parliament. all British subjects have the right to vote for their political representatives.


Who is Ultimate political power in a democracy?

In a democracy, ultimate political power rests with the people. This concept is known as popular sovereignty. Through free and fair elections, individuals have the ability to choose their government representatives and hold them accountable for their actions.


What has the author William M Downs written?

William M. Downs has written: 'Political extremism in democracies' -- subject(s): Toleration, Right-wing extremists, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Political Process / Political Parties, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Civics & Citizenship, Radicalism, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Political Ideologies / Democracy, Political parties


What rights do people have in a democracy?

They have the right, every few years, to express a preference as to who will tell them what they can and cannot do, and who will lay taxes upon them.


What are some ways that the US is expanding democracy and freedom right now?

Unfortunately the current political climate is keeping the United States from displaying that a democracy is worth fighting for and to show how well it works. The movement seems to be towards a government that is something less than a democracy.


Why was slaving abolished?

Because it was against the right to equality.


Did the formation of political parties make this countrymore or less democratic?

The "framers" of the constitution did not intend for [[How does a democracy encourage the formation of political parties#|political parties]] to be created, however the "right vs. left" divide forced it. This same divide has been true throughout history since the dawn of civilization. Its not that democracy encourages political parties. Democracy just allows political parties to be formed, but often when one or two political parties share the vast majority of funds or power, they are able to outspend "third party" candidates by huge amounts and essentially control the entire government.


In which type of democracy do the people elect representatives?

People elect representatives in a representative democracy. In a direct democracy, such as Athens in the fifth century, B.C., all citizens were directly involved in making legal and political decisions.