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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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What countries are representative democracies?
Many countries that have democratically elected governments practice representative democracy. Countries like the US, the UK and most of the western countries practice representative democracy.
Where did the Democracy begin?
Ancient Greece is credited with creating the first democracies. Although there should be noted that Ancient Greexe wasn't a democracy like we know in the modern world. They weren't particularily egalitarian states, since foreigners, slaves, women, and unpropertied males weren't allowed to vote/participate.
What are the 4 foundations of democracy?
- Worth of the individual
- equality of all persons
- majority rule, minority rights
- necessity of compromise
- individual freedom
What happens under a democratic system that does not happen under a representative democracy system?
A. There is full citizen participation in government power.
B. An assembly of all citizens holds sovereignty.
What are some differences between a democracy and a monarchy?
Monarchy means government by one. Democracy means government by the people.
The definition of a monarchy is, "A form of government in which supreme authority is vested in a single and usually hereditary figure, such as a king, and whose powers can vary from those of an absolute despot to those of a figurehead." The monarch can be a king, queen prince or princess or a duke, depending on the forms originally chosen
A monarchy should be distinguished from a dictatorship, where the authority is not hereditary and supreme authority is always in the hands of one person or a small group with absolute power.
The definition of a democracy is, "A form of government in which the supreme power is vested in the people and exercised directly by them or by their elected agents under a free electoral system."
It's not possible to strictly distinguish between a monarchy and a democracy in modern times, as most monarchies in the 21st Century are in democratic countries.
For example, Norway, Belgium, the Netherlands, Denmark and the Commonwealth Realms (Britain, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Jamaica, etc.) all are monarchies. However, all executive power is held (either de facto or in law) by democratically elected parliamentary governments.
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How is a direct democracy different from a representative democracy?
In a direct democracy, every single member of the group has an equal say in every single decision. This is not workable on a day to day basis for large groups. In a representative democracy, people elect representatives, who vote on the issues.
Representative democracy is the basis of constitutional democracy. Representatives are chosen by the people to act in their best interest, not necessarily to vote the way the people want them to in every circumstance. Direct democracy is very difficult to maintain when a population becomes too large.
Some societies operate with a combination of both types of democracy. For example, in some countries, such as France, Switzerland and the Republic of Ireland, some issues, for example, changes to the constitution, can be decided by a popular vote on that specific issue. In some of the small Swiss cantons (states) such as Glarus, all citizens are entitled to attend an annual meeting which votes retrospectively on the laws passed during the preceding year by their representatives. and also credit to the person who last posted this
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Is power sharing ideal for the emerging democracies?
Power sharing is good because it helps to reduce the possibility of social conflict between social groups. Since social groups often lead to violence and political instability, power sharing is a good way to ensure the stability of political order.
B. Power sharing is the very spirit of democracy. A democratic rule involves sharing power with those affected by its exercise, and who have to live with its effects. People have a right to be consulted on how they are to be governed. A legitimate government is one where citizens, through participation, acquire a stake in the system.
power sharing helps in the smooth working of govt. Power sharing reduces the possibility of conflict between various cultural and ethnic groups and there by avoiding violence and political instability.
Imposing the will of majority community on minority not only impairs the security of the minority and also of the majority.
It is not that minority people can be ruled by the majority in whatever way the later chooses. Power sharing enables all people to participate in the ruling process and have their say.
Power Sharing is an element of democratic politics, an aspect to make ademocracy powerful with representation and equal importance to all distinct people and groups.
(i) Power sharing unites a country as every group gets the representation in the governments
(ii) It ensures that every groups interests would be taken case of & everybody, irrespective of his community will be provided with equal political rights & others opportunities
(iii) It infuses a spirit of belongingness & trust among citizens
(iv)It reduces political tension & helps in smooth functioning & stability of the system.
Is Brazil a parliamentary democracy or a presidential democracy?
NEITHER. Cuba is a Communist Autocracy.
What is one of the basic principles of democracy apex?
Recognizing the need for compromise on political issues
Until 2000's Turkey was a hybrid regime with many elements of democracy and hidden military power. In this decade, Turkey has got rid of military elements by the sake of some courts which was very politically motivated. Many journalists and writers of opposition has been jailed with obscure reasons. Today, in the third term of ruling Islamist party AKP, Turkey is more like a dictatorship which is like a mixture of Putin's Russia and Middle-Eastern theocratic dictatorships. However, civil society 'still' has some power, although it is getting worse everyday.
What is the difference between an oligarchy and a democracy?
"For the real difference between democracy and oligarchy is poverty and wealth. Wherever men rule by reason of their wealth, whether they be few or many, that is an oligarchy, and when the poor rule, that is a democracy. "
This is from Politics by Aristotle (Forms of Government Book III, Chapters 7-8, last paragraph).
What ways do people participate in the political life of a nation?
In democratic nations, there are many ways in which citizens participate in a nation's government. Here are examples:
1. Voting 2. Joining political parties 3. Making contributions to candidates 4. Becoming a candidate for political office and 5. Serving on juries.
These are only a sample of ways.
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
