Democracy

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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The US is a democratic republic

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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.

Here are some models I can think of: # In historical Athens, one man one vote, with all issues put to the vote. No one elected to represent others. Undemocratic elements: women and slaves didn't have the vote. # A limited number of people elected by the population, for a limited period, to act for them and make all the decisions, as in UK and the US today. Undemocratic element: normally, the population only has one moment of democracy every few years. # The whole population able to vote on every issue, a logically complete democracy. Drawback: never been tried and difficult to set up.

it produces a government which is accountable to the people, and responsive to the needs and expectations of citizens.

it produces a Govt. which is accountable and mechanised for citizens to take part in decision making

As part of the United States, and not being a city-state in ancient Greece, Madison, WI, tends toward elected positions (indirect democracy).

Also, when I lived in Madison I observed many stickers that told me to vote Feingold, who would then presumably go on to vote on the issues. This is further evidence that Madison favors indirect democracy.

It is illegitimate. They should make other people decide whether they need a pay raise.

i dont no but I do know this never mind I dont srry

At the end of World War Two, several nations became democracies. Based on the structure of the WW 2 peace treaties, West Germany became a democratic nation under the supervision of the victorious Western Allies. Italy, also shed its fascist leader, Mussolini, during the war and after it became a democratic country. It should be noted that all this required the advice & consent of the Western Allies. It could not have been possible with out it.

If the winning party in an election fails to win a majority of the seats in parliament then they may ask another party to form a coalition with them in order to make it easier to pass laws though parliament. Currently in the Uk there is a coalition between the Conservative party and the Liberal Democratic Party , The Leader of the Conservatives , David Cameron is Prime Minister , the leader of the Lib Dems Nick Clegg, Is deputy PM although the title of deputy Pm holds no constitutional value in the UK.

The Enlightenment inspired democratic ideas about the rights of man.

The Famous Five

-Form of government controlled by the people

-The Needs of the people are primary.

-People have rights.

-People are free.

Yes, if you mean a country such as the U.S. or European Union, for example. In the U.S. our country (U.S.) offers equality and freedom, supported by free and verifiable elections of a country leader, representatives and in some cases state democracies of the same model.

Do realize that democracy is a political system--more than just a way of life. There are many forms of democracy across the world.

Being equal before the law and innocent until proven guilty, freedom of religion, separation of church and state are things provided in our basic constitution and laws.

Technically it could be argued that the U.S. is more of a Republic, which provides freedoms to elect representatives that are given power to govern on our behalf or in interest of our people and state (republicanism).

It could be argued that the only true democracy was that started by the Greeks where their citizens often had direct roles in government instead of representatives.