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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 does Tragedy of the commons relate to democracy?
The tragedy of the commons is an economics theory. Individuals, acting independently in their own self-interest, behave contrary to the whole group's long-term best interests by depleting some common resource.
This common resource can be land, oceans and fish. Global warming is often seen as an example of this. Where producing too much CO2 for ones own benefit (company) can and does affect the whole society.
As a democracy, the entire group should benefit, not just one.
What is the difference between direct democracy and representative democracy?
In a direct democracy, all eligible citizens gather together to discuss policy and make the laws. Every decision is made by the body of all eligible citizens.
In a representative democracy, eligible citizens select individuals to represent them a central location and make government decisions in their interest.
The United States is a representative democracy with members of Congress being selected by vote of various groups of people. The Congress gathers and makes the laws.
If the United States were to become a direct democracy, the Congress would be abolished and every eligible voter would be asked to vote on every proposed law, approve appointment to office, etc.
Some of the ancient Greek city-states (most notably, Athens) were direct democracies, but with the body of eligible voters severely limited to males of a certain age and status.
Why is the concept of majority rule so important in democracy?
Democracy works by majority rule this means that citizens agree that they will abide by what most people want.
What is meant by democracy and explain the merits and demerits?
Democracy is a system where all the citizens get a vote, and things are decided that way. "Citizens" may be a distinct category from "the population", such as in slave societies, or societies where the vote is restricted to certain classes.
The merits are that it keeps the many from being ruled by the few. The demerits are that the few are then ruled by the many.
It has been truly said that a lynch mob is democracy in it's purest state. 99 men are voting for the hanging, one man is voting against the hanging. The "ayes" have it.
Why is the US reffered to as a democracy?
Because citizens of the US get to vote for which politican's that is to decide over them.
What element of the U.S. constitutional system was borrowed from Athens?
The concept of a democratic government where all citizens had a vote in making government decisions.
Which of the following was a feature of Athenian democracy during 5th century BC?
All male citizens could vote in the city assembly regardless of wealth.
What are the disadvantages of democracy?
- Political instability-leaders keep changing frequently in a democracy.
- Political competition and power play-Democracy encourages political competition which in turn leads to corruption and power play.
- Lack of political awareness-Common people lack political awareness .Thus they can't decide what is best for them.
- Delay in decision making-As Democracy is based on consultation and discussion it leads to delayed decisions.
- Elected leaders do not know the best interest of the people.
Democracy is a political government, carried out by a) directly by the peole, or b) by a representitive of the people.
2 Importan features of democracy: 1) Equality before the law 2) Freedom and rights are protected by court
What are the platforms of the democratic and republican parties Why do people join third parties?
The platforms arethe set of ideas of parties about how to run the country and people join third parties because they like their ideas about how to lead the country, but those parties are not really popular as Democratic and Republican parties
What are the laws of a democracy government?
Everyday the constitution is used. When a person is arrested he is given Miranda rights. This comes from a Supreme Court decision utilizing the 14th amendment. If a police officer comes to your house and wants to search it he must give you a search warrant. This comes from the 4th, 5th, and 14th amendments. The ways we vote are in the constitution and how congress is elected and when. The duties of congress and the president are in the constitution. The fact that a president can only run two terms comes is in the constitution in the 22nd amendment. Who can vote is in the 15th, 19th, and 26th amendments. If you are arrested the constitution states you are to be given a "speedy trial " and to be given representation. The ability to protest is given you in the constitution or to write, say, or demonstrate against the government comes from the constitution. All of your civil rights are in the Bill of Rights. So, these are just a few examples of how the constitution is used today, but we need to pay attention to it to make sure that the constitution is followed and works for each one of us.
A well known fact that legislation is a meticulous and arduous process and its participants would convene and listen to "the people", for its success. By stating laboratories of democracy, it is implied that there is a learning and growth process amongst the states.... and the legislature.
Why is sport the way to build a nation?
because it gets you to work together and get to know people better.
Which was not a demand of the Global Exchange outlined in their Declaration for Global Democracy?
You need to provide choices for this question to make sense; it is unanswerable as written.
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Florida democratic delegates how many?
According to a Toronto Globe and Mail article from March 6, 2008 (
JOHN IBBITSON From Thursday's Globe and Mail * E-mail John Ibbitson * | Read Bio * | Latest Columns March 6, 2008 at 4:34 AM EST, http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20080306.wprimaryibbit06/BNStory/National/columnists) Florida has 210 democratic delegates to the convention that the Democratic Party is refusing to seat because Florida moved the date of the primary ahead in violation of party rules.
Which of the statements reflects the republic character of Indian democracy?
Elected President and directly or indirectly elected Parliament
When does democracy fail if it does?
Democracy can fail in various ways. A democratic government can be overtyhrown by a military coup. A democratically elected leader can declare a national emergency and cancel any further elections, assuming dictatorial power. Democracy can degenerate into an orgy of corruption in which no one takes the principles of democracy seriously. Remember, the price of liberty is eternal vigilence.
