Ferdinand Marcos was originally a democratic leader in the sense that he was democratically elected in all his functions until and including his second term as President of the Philippines. But he became an autocrat when he unconstitutionally had himself elected President for a third term, declared martial law and ruled by decree, and stole billions of State funds and stashed them away in personal accounts in Switzerland among others.
All autocratic leaders share similar qualities. They are often dictators, who rule with an iron fist and allow no-one to oppose them. When Marcos was alive, he was known for repressing dissent-- those he believed were his political enemies were imprisoned or even killed. He did not allow freedom of the press, and he curtailed civil liberties. He also used the military to help him control the population.
America is a Democratic-Republic, not a Democracy. If we had a true Democracy, we the people would vote on EVERY issue (every law, every bill, everything). Instead, we elect leaders to make those decisions. If we had a true Democracy, nothing would ever get done because getting 200 million people to the polls on a weekly or daily basis would cost so much money and we would never agree on anything. Easy, the US is a Republic not a true Democracy. The Theory of a Democratic Government is that everyone eligible to vote on an issue has to vote on said issue before it is resolved. You can't grant anyone else your vote. Also, the majority wins all and makes the rules. The minority has no rights and no protection under a true Democracy.
There are currently 49 countries categorized as "Not Free" by Freedom House, an organization that ranks countries based on their levels of political rights and civil liberties. Some examples of non-democratic countries include North Korea, China, Saudi Arabia, and Russia.
what makes India run is corruption
To effectively answer this question it behoves that we first note the differences between African Leaders (especially Sub Saharan) and the 'Others'.In Africa tribal chieftaincy gains its teeth from the populace, who view every aspect of life from tribal considerations. Since no African leader anticipates a win in any election without the majority of votes coming their way from their tribes, this makes them tribal chieftains, and actually the pseudo-nationalists they claim not to be.The tribesman's push, which draws its venom from the common desire to 'dominate' the other tribes, informs heavily the leaders' priority to do everything to satisfy this 'tribal blackmail'. In my view, this is the genesis of greed, corruption and despotism.Military coups, murders, the sheer lack of institutions of control and moderation (like anti corruption watchdogs, even diplomacy, simply become a means that must justify the end.Once the above ills of governance are in place, it becomes necessary to cover ones tracks to cover the leaders' backs, and offer 'protection' to their cronies, the 'brothers(& sisters)-in-crime'. When African Leaders find themselves in such obvious consequences, the last thing in their minds is to quit leadership.Quiting leadership, with another opposing dictator in power, means scrutiny, investigation, sabotage and a malicious call to take over all personal and national gains, legally or illegally acquired.Therein therefore, lies the reasons for clinging to power even when it's time to leave.
All autocratic leaders share similar qualities. They are often dictators, who rule with an iron fist and allow no-one to oppose them. When Marcos was alive, he was known for repressing dissent-- those he believed were his political enemies were imprisoned or even killed. He did not allow freedom of the press, and he curtailed civil liberties. He also used the military to help him control the population.
Some supporters view Ferdinand Marcos as a good leader due to his focus on infrastructure development, economic growth, and law and order during his presidency in the Philippines. He also implemented social programs and policies that benefited some segments of society. However, critics point to his authoritarian regime, human rights violations, corruption, and the imposition of martial law as reasons to dispute his reputation as a good leader.
because its under military rule and people are not free to choose their leaders or to vote the whole power is in the hands of the military general
A democratic government is made by the willingness and ability of the governed to participate in the way in which their government is run. This may include the elections of leaders or the voting on particular issues through referendums.
President Marcos might be a dictator but he has done more projects than president arroyo which makes him a good president.
A democratic state is one which is run by the will of the people if you are given the right to vote you are in a democratic state
It is run by a dictator and that makes it non democratic.
Franz Ferdinand Makes a Video Do You Want To - 2005 TV was released on: USA: 15 February 2005
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By saying famously "Oh brave new world, that has such creatures in it!"
Zimbabwe cannot be called a democratic country because although the party in power is the popular government but their rule is authoritative, which makes it opposite of democratic
More Democratic because we get to elect the person or people we want.