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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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How old is the Democratic Party in the US?
The "Democratic" party we know today dates from the 1800's, so does the Republican. Lincoln was the first Republican president in 1860.
Why is Indonesia called a non-democratic country?
Indonesia has a number of oligarchic and dictatorial elements, which is why it is typically considered an Illiberal Democracy (as opposed to Liberal Democracies like the United States, France, Germany, et al.). That is to say that while there are certain trappings of democracy, they are not sufficient to create a truly democratic atmosphere. Several things that Indonesia has which make it a democracy include: regular voting periods, different candidates, and different parties with conflicting interests. Several things that Indonesia has, which preclude it from being a Liberal Democracy include: suppression of some forms political expression, high levels of corruption, restrictions on the freedom of speech and in the press, issues for religious and ethnic minorities - especially concerning Javanese expansionism, and the strong and concentrated authority vested in the executive.
What are the strengths and weaknesses of democracy?
Weakness
1-In a population of 1000000, 4 candidates vie to be the leader and a fair election is conducted. 1st candidate got 40% vote, the 2nd got 30%, the 3rd gets 25% and the 4th gets 4% and 1% vote, spoil. The 1st candidate is declared the winner but technically, 60% are against his policy and system! So, do we expect peace and stability where 60% decries the leader, his policy and system? Has the world seen stability and peace in all democratically-elected Government?
2-Democracy leaves far too much room for corruption. The system itself becomes so vast and so large, it can do nothing but keep growing or go into a 50 year depression, but no elected leader would ever accept a depression of that magnitude. The sheer enourmous size of most democracies are set up that way to allow for corruption to go unnoticed to the layman.
3-Money controls everything in an elected democracy. Those with the most money will see whomever they want to see elected, which is ususally contradictory to the opinions of the majority, to their detriment.
Strengths 1-Robust economy 2-More social services from the government, helping the poor out in ways NO other government can. 3-Military powerhouse. As a democracy, poor people flock to your banner like moths to a flame. 4-Happier population if the people think they have a say so, that their voice can be heard (which it most certainly can). 5-More individual rights and liberties than any other form of government.
A Govt In Which The Major Part Can FOrce Ideas ANd Their WIlls On The Minority.Eg-Sri Lanka
Who is the most important person in a democracy?
It depends on your point of view, the particular society in which you live, you politics, belief system and a host of other personal things.
What statement best reflects a primary goal of the principle of representative democracy?
legislators vote on laws on behalf of citizens.
Why is self discipline among your citizens necessary for a successful democratic living?
In respect to successful democratic living (or, as it may also be put, the successful sustaining of a democracy), self-discipline among citizens is, indeed, necessary -- and for at least two reasons. First, a true democracy provides tremendous freedom to its citizens, allowing them to choose their way of life to a large extent, but positive choices in this regard require self-discipline. Second, a true democracy is governed by its citizens, both directly and indirectly: where its citizens are not self-disciplined, power will be abused and governing responsibility ignored -- with dire consequences for all.
Can democracy be imposed or must it grow naturally?
Democracy is survival of the majority and subjugation of the minority. It is IMPOSED just as mobs impose their will on the minority. It is a form of government that essentially allows the people to ignore other people's rights to life, property and liberty with a majority vote.
Democracy is MOB RULE. It is a NATURALLY occurring form of government (informal) along the lines of might (majority) makes right. It is where 51% of the population can control or ignore the rights of the other 49%.
A prime example of democracy in action was the French Revolution. "Off with her head!" (Mob chant).
We live in a Republic under rule of Constitutional Law. This protects EVERYONE from the whims of the majority.
Explain the connections between democracy and the free enterprise system?
Typically, the connection is that when people are politically free to express their own interests, they will correspondingly be economically free to buy and sell goods and services. This is a weak connection at best, since there are numerous countries with relatively free markets that are very non-democratic and there are numerous countries that are democratic with highly nationalized or restricted markets.
What limits the power of democracy?
War...Also if the ruler/government is not rich, the economy would limit them
SHORT ANSWER- War, economy if not rich
The regime type you are likely looking for is a SOCIALIST DEMOCRACY.
How can a country headed by a monarchy such as Australia be considered a democracy?
Because all the real power rests within democtratically elected politicians. The monarch is virtually powerless and reduced to a symbol.
What does good taste is not a democracy mean?
What it meant in the context of the film (Detention, 2011) is that a variety of people will have a variety of different opinions. Some people might like X, while others don't. Just because a majority of people don't like X, doesn't mean it's in good taste to dislike X. Good taste is, thus, not determined by what's popular, but is itself an intrinsic value.
