How was ancient Greece's form of democracy different from ours today?
First, Greek democracy was a direct democracy, all men who owned land had a position in government, where as in the United States we have a representative democracy.
Second, In the US there are three branches of government:
What best describes a major impact of economic ideas that emerged from the Enlightenment?
Revolutionaries established representative forms of government in several states.
Where did democracy first appear in Greece ancient Greece?
The first appearance of democracy is often said to have been in Athens in Ancient Greece. However one should be aware that there are very great differences on what was considered democracy in Athens and what is considered as democracy today (just as there is a rather large differences between modern democracies). For example only men could vote and these men had to be landowners as well as sons of two athenian parents.
Does democracy promote development or it hinders it?
No, freedom to do business promotes economic growth. China for instance is not a democratic country however they are experiencing massive economic growth because the people have been left free to do business
This quote is frequently cited by conservatives, who usually attribute it to Thomas Jefferson. But Jefferson scholars say he never made such a statement. More likely, it was uttered by conservative columnist Cal Thomas, in a column he wrote for a newspaper. (Before this response becomes political, it should be noted that erroneous quotes are used by politicians and pundits on both sides of the aisle. In many cases, the person using the quote is not aware that it is fake. Many quotes have been used so often that people genuinely believe they are accurate and are surprised to learn they are not.)
How did Enlightenment ideas influence the development of democracy in the US?
It is because of the Social Contract that John Locke wrote that allowed America to justify breaking away from England.
Enlightenment Ideas in the US Government:
What two greek words make up the word democracy?
Greece as a nation did not exist at the time; it is the city-state of Athens that is credited with first having astablished a form of 'rule by the people'. Said people existing only of the free-born male citizens; the place (and rights) of Athens' women at the time can best be compared to that of today's Afghan rural women.
The form Athens' democracy took was that of a number of mass meetings of usually 500 citizens. Many of those meetings were however carefully orchestrated by the city's powerful families, who also made sure that all the executive jobs were carefully kept by and distributed amongst their own family members.
WHen did democracy in Rome end?
im a loser and Rome was never a Democracy, it was a Republic controlled primarily by the Nobles in the early stage and later by both the plebians (average poorer citizens) and by the Patricians (Roman Nobles). The senate was only for Roman nobles and the concilium plebis was to establish laws by the general populace. The change from Roman Republic to Roman Empire can be traced to 27 B.C. when octavian (Augustus Caesar First Emperor of Rome) "returned" power to the senate after the civil war, but in fact gave the senate little to no power and he was the shadow leader under what was then called the principate.
Why is Universal adult franchise important in democracy?
It is a direct consequence of the principle that all adults have the same right to choose which of them will enact laws to govern them. In a sense, it is a kind of equality amongst adults.
What are the stylistic features of novels?
Quite a wonderful question, most of us tend to read novels but fail to get any stylistica features from the same. To list just but a few, this are some of the stylistic features that artists use in trying to pass a message to us: Use of symbolism: This is where the writer/artist uses a symbol to describe, represent or characterise a person, thing or place. For instance, the use of a broken egg to describe or represent a lost society e.t.c Suspense: Is another stylistic feature used which in actual sense leaves the audience who is the reader with so many questions about what happened next. For instance "....and he was no more. Irony: This one, the writer uses to contradicting explanations. For instance, the use of phrases like "sweet sorrow". Rhyming words: This are words that have the same feel maybe due to the sound of utterance or to the way they are written. For instance "The Garden of Eden" Where garden and Eden sound the same. Sarcasm: This is where the writer gives another character the words of another and makes them sound impolite to the other party. It might involve the other party saying the same words in a way that may offend the other. For example, a person dressed clumsly might be complemented for dressing well. Satire: Is more like sarcasm however, it mostly deals with actions unlike sarcasm which deals with words. However, both are geared towards offending the other party. Other stylistic features or stylistic devices as they are called , will be discussed with time because in reality, they are so many and can consume much time to exhaust at one go.
Why must a democracy allow freedom of expression?
The American government depends on people to make sound, reasoned judgments when they know all the facts and all the interpretations of those facts. For a government to be free, all people need to be able to express their point of view freely, without fear of prosecution. Free expression gives people the right to have a say, as well as the right to hear what others have to say.
What is a capitalist democracy?
Generally speaking an economic system's name is not related to a "type" of government. There are too many variables. What can be asked or said is " what type of government allows for a capitalist economy?"
The governments typically seen as endorsing capitalism in modern day terms are those that foster a free market economy. However, this type of economy is subject to laws and regulations that oversee the businesses of the nation in question. This is a violation of the primary principle of capitalism, which is that the Invisible Hand regulates the economy, not a government. As a result, true capitalism is found nowhere. So-called capitalism is really a free market economy and such economies allow for governmental regulation or in some cases ownership of a particular means of production. Franklin D. Roosevelt supported this view. He, leaned a bit to the left, and knew his politics and economics.
Why is right of suffrage an important element to democracy?
thr right if sufferage is the right to vote. it is important because as the bill of rights states we have a right to a free election so we can vote for who we want it the different offices
What aspects of Athenian direct democracy are similar to democracy by the US?
The Greek concept of democracy intended to give power to the elite, the "citizens." Only they could vote on proposals to become law. But, it wasn't democracy because, since most Greeks were slaves, its laws were not dictated by the majority of its people. America's so-called democracy is set up almost exactly the same, except that the powerful government officials continuously and falsely try to convince the people that it is a democracy, simply because they have the right to vote for those the elite groups offer as political candidates.
What is the prefix of democracy?
Demo comes from the Greek demos and means "people." Cracy comes from kratos and means "rule by," so put together you have "rule by the people."
The rise of napoleon was a step towards democracy because his coming to power spread nationalism all across Europe. Nationalism gave people the idea that they could revolt and create their own democratic governments. The french loved Napoleon because, although they did not have democracy, Napoleon made them feel like they played a part in everything he did. So, although they did not vote him in, they didn't oppose him either.
yo homes y wud it hav a deomcracy wen its all bou bombs fo shizzle
How did Tocqueville view American democracy?
He wrote an excellent book, "Democracy in America," on the subject. As that suggests, he found American democracy interesting, compelling, humanly imperfect. You can also go to www.adti.net. Cheers.
yes. it has a prime minister as the "president". but, like the USA they are a democracy.
right it is........... In a direct democracy/pure democracy the people outmost, 100%, fully influence the running of their country or certain decisions. They are the consensus i'd say and they are the voice, so you actually hear what the people have to say 'directly' lol so yeah the people decide on issues themselves.
How do capitalism and democracy go hand in hand?
They dont or have not at this time as there is stil no such thing as Capitalism. In a capitalistic society there is no need for represetative democracy as this only interferes with market forces.