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Democracy
Democracy is a type of government characterized by a "rule of the people." In most democracies, citizens are equal and have the ability to vote for their political leaders.
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Who was a democratic candidate for president in 1900?
Why coalition government is formed?
to help out in a time of national difficulty eg wartime and economic crisis.i hope my answer is help full.
What are the democratic view on federal budget?
Belief is a difficult attitude to evaluate. When it comes to the federal budget Democrats probably believe as much as Republicans or independents.
A budget is a political document. It reflects the goals and aspirations of the people who develop that document. Those people, whether Democrats or Republicans, are motivated by the different constituencies that support the various goals of the budget.
Basic governmental budgeting is a hodge-podge of competing elements. Revenue, Expenditures and Deficit or Surplus makes up the large portions of the budget. Democrats believe that revenue should be allocated fairly in the economy. Democrats believe that expenditures should be focused on problem solving and different practical missions as well as providing resources to mend holes in the economic fabric of the country. Democrats believe that surpluses should be returned to the revenue producers, but not so much as to create great debt.
Republicans believe that the economic fabric of the nation is whole and without systemic aberrations, except those caused by government interference. They don't believe government is a problem solver only a problem maker. They know that deficits are monies that we owe to ourselves and reducing revenue is one way to reduce government.
Why the judiciary is important in a democracy?
An independent judiciary is important to maintaining our democracy. One reason is so that impartial judges can check the legislature and president and prevent them from passing unconstitutional laws. This is democratic because an impartial judge is unbiased, and makes decisions based on what the law states not based on whether or not they believe it is right based on their ideologies. They also are not pressured politically to decide one way or the other. For example, if Congress wanted to pass a bill saying that only Christian people can worship in public in the United States, even though a judge may believe that this law should be implemented, they would rule this unconstitutional because it is in violation of Article 1.
The changes brought about by jacksonian democracy went far enough in expanding democracy?
I think it was because the people finally had someone to back them up, and the people won finally. But it wasn't because he didn't enforce the law well in the states nor did he care what they didi, until they said they could nullify any law the government placed on them.
How Mandela began working for democracy?
mandela followed mahatma gandhi and fought against white minorities.
What is democracy in government?
A direct democracy is a govt. where the people have a direct say on what goes on. Athens, Greece in the old times is a prime example of this. Many other Greek city-sates were also like this. It is kind of like the New English Town meetings in the north. WHere the whole town comes to gether to discuss and vote on different issues. Your Welcome
Currently, Japan is a democracy. Though signs of democratic thinking have appeared in Japan since the Meiji Reconstruction, the most significant transition to a democracy was after World War II when Japan created a new constitution. Japan has a Prime Minister which is elected.
How did Rousseau influence democracy?
Democracy used beliefs based on reasoning and ideas used during the Enlightenment.
Do government leaders follow the rule of law in the US and why?
The earlier model of government, prior to the rule of law, was that the authorities (whomever they were, usually kings, emperors, etc.) had power, and they would use that power in whatever manner they saw fit, without restriction. This resulted in many extreme abuses of power. The only law was might makes right. Louis XIV of France famously said "I am the state" (or in the original French, l'etat c'est moi) meaning that the entire nation of France was really about him; no one else mattered except insofar as they served his purposes. This is a kind of inversion of what we would like government to be. Ideally, government should primarily serve the needs of the citizens who are governed, rather than being used only for the advantage of those in power. Otherwise, citizens have no reason to support their government. Government is simply imposed upon them by force, which is tyranny. Governments which are based solely on their ability to kill anyone who opposes them are indistinguishable from large, successful gangs of criminals, as if the Mafia were to rule America.
Laws, therefore, are devised in order to specify exactly what government should be doing, so that it is not left up to government officials to make official decisions based on their own personal wishes. Of course, we still have government officials who violate the law for their own purposes; this is known as corruption. However we do at least have a system in which people can be accused of corruption, and if necessary removed from office. Even a President may be impeached. No one is above the law, and the law therefore serves everyone.
What are the five hindrances to Democracy?
Some hindrances to democracy include greed, retrogressive cultures, suspicion and selective application of democratic rule. Anarchy settles in once democracy fails.
How is the United States both a democracy and a republic?
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The United States is not both a democracy and a republic. The United States relies upon a constitutionally created republic to form their more perfect union. Section 4 of Article IV of the Constitution explicitly states: "The United States shall guarantee to every State in this Union a Republican Form of Government..." Nowhere in the Constitution are the words Democracy or Democratic used. The Constitution is, in fact, decidedly un-democratic by nature. The Electoral process in electing the President is a prime example of how non democratic the Constitution is. It is, in the end, the Electoral Collage that elects the President and not the people. Another example, currently rendered moot by Seventeenth Amendment, that originally mandated that Senators be chosen by the House of Representatives. The Seventeenth Amendment changed that, (some would argue illegally or unconstitutionally.), so that the people may elect their own Senators. The Bill of Rights expressly forbids government officials from infringing on the rights of the individual and implicitly prohibits the majority from trampling over the rights of any individual. The Constitution of the United States of America is not a Democratic constitution and yet today the United States spends billions of tax dollars making the "world safe for Democracy".
If the United States, then, is not a Democracy then why do so many people believe it so? There is much literature, historical data and essays written on the Democratic America. Alexis Tocqueville's classic work Democracy in America published in two volumes, the first in 1835 the second in 1840 did much for tilling the soil and planting the seeds that would become a "Democratic America". Woodrow Wilson sold World War I to the American People by being the first to promise to "make the world safe for Democracy.", right around the same time Congress fought so hard to change the Constitution by Amendment, (a questionable act), and make the election of Senators "more democratic." It was, and still is argued, that by having the House select the Senate members this created a Senate that tended towards a more conservative process making the progress of legislation slow and laborious. This, of course, was the intent of the Framers of the Constitution. One of the major principles behind the Constitution is the idea that government must be chained like a beast at every turn. The process of legislation should be slow and laborious to avoid prolific legislation that will ultimately infringe upon the rights of the people.
There is a notion among democratic advocates that the foundation of freedom lies in a free and open election where every persons vote counts. This is just rhetoric, and the ability to participate in a free and open election means nothing if your fundamental and natural rights are at risk. The ability to express yourself freely does not come from a free and open election where every ones vote counts. The right to freely worship your religion of choice does not happen because of an electoral process, the right to love, marry and procreate does not come from a ballot proposal. The right to expect reasonable oath or affirmation of wrong doing before being arrested by government officials, the right to protect your property from unwarranted seizure, and the right to a speedy trial, the right to face your accuser and the right to avoid self incrimination are not freedoms gained through elections, they are rights. Fundamental and natural rights are the foundation of freedom. Free and open elections are an important process in maintaining a government that will continue to protect the rights of the individual, but it is the rights of the people that is what makes us free, not elected government officials.
There is a story, some say legend and others say historical fact, that upon leaving the Constitutional convention, a gentleman asked Benjamin Franklin; "Mr. Franklin, what have you wrought?" And Franklin responded dryly; "A Republic, sir, if you can keep it." How is the United States both a Democracy and a Republic? It is the way of politics to deceive in order to advance. Democracies are less cumbersome than Republics like America's. Too many restrictions prohibiting government from acting in the way governments will. Another story, a fable, tells the tale of a frog who was about to cross the river when a scorpion approaches the frog and asks the frog if he can climb upon his back so that he may also cross the river. The frog declines explaining that if he were to do that the scorpion would only sting him and then the frog would drown. The scorpion countered that both of them would drown if he stung the frog and would then defeat the purpose of stinging. The frog accepted the rationale and allowed the scorpion to climb upon his back and then jumped into the river and began paddling towards the other side. Midway, all of a sudden, the scorpion stung the frog, and the poor confused frog, just before drowning asked the scorpion why? The scorpion explained that he was a scorpion and it was in his nature to sting. Like a scorpion upon your back, its always when your crossing rivers when the government likes to strike. It is in the nature of governments to reign in the freedom of the people. If people are to be free then it must necessarily be in their nature to govern themselves and keep the scorpions at bay and firmly leash the dogs of war. If freedom is the goal, then it is in the peoples best interest to protect the Republic, so that the Republic might better protect the peoples freedom.
How did Athenian democracy differ from Roman republicanism?
The Roman Republic was a form of government in which the people would choose the representatives to govern them, which means that the elected the senate and assembly made the laws.
The Athenian Democracy was a direct democracy which means that they were a form of government in which an assembly of ordinary citizens makes decisions. Any male citizen could take part in the Athenian Assembly but women, slaves and people born in other countries were not allowed to participate in government.
What is an absolute democracy?
Contrary to popular thinking, enlightened despotism is not easy to define as there are so many variations regarding a despot. The term grew out of the earlier absolutism represented by such rulers as Peter the Great and King Louis XlV.Enlightened despots are rulers with total powers that decide to use their power to help their nations as a whole. For example, such a despot would see that roads and bridges needed repair. With that said, these repairs would be made. Previous despots, were more interested in their own wealth and power and "he;ping" to improve their nation was not a priority. Another way to define it would be this; Enlightened despotism was an acceleration of the old institution of monarchy, which now put aside the semi-sacred doctrine that gave them power. These rulers sought to justify themselves in the light of reason and secular usefulness.
Is the US a dictatorship or is the US a democracy?
The republican party is a regime. For they only represent the upper class/the ultra rich. This regime is dividing our democracy - poor/rich. Yet, there are far more poor, but the rich, as history shows, prevail. That old adage, those with the gold rule. But, this recent election showed more people, frustrated voters, voted for republicans. Their votes will hurt them - they have set in motion a dangerous course.
What are the major responsibilities of a citizen of a democracy?
Citizens in a democratic country have many responsibilities. Here are two of just many:
1. To vote; and
2. To obey the country's laws.
Other duties can include keeping informed of a country's political situation and paying taxes.
An Athenian statesman
There were many Athenian statesmen, but Pericles is the one credited with raising Athens to its highest glory. Pericles was also responsible for the temples built on the Acropolis.
How long can an arrested person be held before being brought before a neutral judicial official?
Since some (many) jurisdictions don't operate a 24 hour court system - until the next regularly scheduled session of court - usually no longer than 48 hours.
Why is the US not a true democracy?
Your question cannot be answered because it contains an idealist mystification. Whether the political system in the United States constitutes a "true democracy" will vary based on how one defines the phrase. At this point in world history, every government on Earth publicly proclaims itself to be democratic ("Democratic People's Republic of Korea," anyone?), despite enormous variations in protected freedoms, social equality, etc. Various political theorists and ruling parties have defined democracy in vastly different ways, and our determination of whose definition is correct will tend to depend on our own social position. There is no objectively correct definition of a "true democracy." So is the US a true democracy? Yes, if you ask most of the people in charge. No, if you're asking me. And whether the US will ever have a set of social relations that would correspond to my definition of a "true democracy" will be the result of social contestation. At any given time, a "true democracy" is what the powerful people say it is. However, political movements are quite capable of changing the way power is distributed.
If you have ever read the Constitution, you will find that the word "democracy" never comes up anywhere in the Constitution. The Founders did this on purpose. Democracy, without safeguards, is simply majority rule, even if unconstitutional.
How is a direct democracy and a republic the same?
The terms are not always the same. What is the same is this; in a democracy and in a republic, citizens have to the right to vote. In government, democracies do not exist. It would come down to the "mob rule" Greek definition. In a republic, on the other hand, elected officials carry out the policies thy believe are in the best interests of a nation. The parts of a republic are designed to protect citizens with a minority viewpoint by having various types of legislative, judicial and executive "parts" along with a written constitution. There are many forms of a republic. The example given is one of many types.
