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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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Are divisions inherent to the working of democracy?
Strictly speaking, NO, but for most democracies, divisions are inherent. You can have a non-divided democracy, it is simply very unlikely that such will occur. The country that has come the closest to this is Japan, which has effectively had one-party rule since liberal democracy was introduced in 1945 because of the cultural preference for "harmony" and "non-dissent".
The reason why it is practically impossible for Western democracies to be non-divided is that Western society promotes individualism and individualism makes people seek to promote their own benefits. This leads to political parties where different groups with different desires and schema for improving society come into existence. The contests between political parties make the very divisions common to Western democracy,
Why is the rule of law an indispensable element in democracy?
The law provides boundaries which guide and enforce uniform standards of behaviour so the the state can function rationally and to the common good.
Formative democracy in Athens collapsed when the popular assembly made all decisions at assemblies on a fortnightly basis, and the people were led astray ot these assemblies by self-interested orators.
The law - constitutions, public law, civil law and customary law all provide boundaries within which society must live and operate, providing boundaries for individual and collective behaviour. This establishes minimum standards of individual behaviour and the protections to others inherent in them, and directs the actions of public representatives and officials so that social and political activities operate fairly and effectively.
Roman politician Cicero over two thousand years ago defined a civilised State as being when a sufficient number of people come together and cede limitations on their personal freedom of action to the State in order to generate the benefits arising from this.
This sets the scene - the rule of law is part of a mutual compact to establish a properly functioning society; the other part of democracy is that people paricipate in and direct governance within those laws.
How do a democracy and a dictatorship differ?
In a democracy the country is governed by the populace; if the people are dissatisfied, they can vote a leader out of office and replace him or her with someone else. In a dictatorship, the country is governed by a military ruler, and no matter how the public may feel, the dictator cannot be replaced, since voting is generally not allowed; or if there is a vote, it is a sham and controlled to make sure the dictator wins.
Samoa's government is a mix of parliamentary democracy and constitutional monarchy.
What countries have direct democracy government does Cuba have?
There are 15 countries considered as democracies. Cuba is not one of them. While the people are very evident on matters, the country still remains somewhat of a dictatorship.
The Framers knew the direct and pure form of democracy and they feared that the emotional decisions taken by the populace; which is called unrestricted Majority Rule; may violate the individual rights. Therefore they chose the republic form of government in which the people choose individuals to represent them and transform their will into rational and reasonable decisions. after many amendment in the US constitution the government became a democratic republic.. or what we can call "representative or liberal democracy".
A republic as opposed to a pure democracy
Who was the first women to lead a major western democracy?
Margaret Thatcher- The Iron Lady! Perios in office (1979-90). British PM.
What do republic monarchy dictatorship and democracy have in common?
they are both beautiful animals and they are wonderful leaders like Justin bieber
What are the four pillars of democracy?
The four pillars of democracy actually are freedoms, representation, equity, and justice for Canada.
In the 19'th century there was a competition for votes between the conservative Tory-party and the liberal Whig-party. The Tories mostly tried to defend the interests of the landowners while the Whigs was favoring a more commercial and competitive society. During this time the main difference between the two lied in the attitude to expansion of the electorate. The Tories wanted the electorate staying as they were and that none more would get to vote. The Whigs on the other hand fought for expansion and for equal voting rights for all (classes). The Whigs succeeded in this task in 1832 in the passing of the Great Reform Bill.
They now looked forward to a long period of political dominance. The Tories now stood before a challenge, they had to think of a way to attract new voters to their cause. Benjamin Disraeli found a way. His idea was to form an alliance between aristocratic upper class and the working class. To create this alliance Disraeli pursued the policies of Tory democracy.
Tory democracy was meant to address the needs of the working class while instilling in the workers a respect for English traditions.
Tory democracy was(is) a form of culture conservatism where you fought to gain the votes and trust of the, potentially revolutionary, working class. It is a form a British conservatism and it came to be the dominant form of conservatism in UK.
Why medsia is called the fourth basic pillar of democracy?
Media is often referred to as the fourth basic pillar of democracy because it plays a crucial role in informing citizens, facilitating public discourse, and holding those in power accountable. It acts as a watchdog, helps expose corruption, and ensures transparency in governance. A free and independent media is essential for a well-functioning democracy as it provides a platform for diverse voices and perspectives to be heard.
Why was democracy no longer thought of as a dangerous tendency by the 1820s?
In the U.S. at least, this was probably due to the rapid decline of the aristocratic Federalist Party after the Hartford Convention (Dec. 15, 1814), wherein a group of New England Federalists tried to seced from the Union towards the end of the War of 1812. The previous rise in Republican values (and these have little to do with the modern Republican Party) probably also contributed.
Why can it be said that Democratic Socialism is a contradiction in its terms?
Democratic Socialism is a term used by socialists, usually to distinguish themselves from the authoritarian Marxist-Leninist/Stalinist governments that existed during the 20th century. It advocates a democratic political system alongside a socialist economy.
The term itself is not contradictory, and neither are democracy and socialism. Of course un-democratic 'socialist' regimes have existed, examples referred to usually being the Soviet Union or Cuba, but this does not mean that democracy and socialism are mutually exclusive. For a proper socialist society to operate, democracy is key, as the means of production are owned by the workers and not by a small group of capitalists (like a board of directors, CEO, or even a government). When society is run for the common good of the people, and not the personal gain of a select few, democracy and co-operation is necessary for this society to function.
While this may be more of an individual opinion than verifiable fact, I would make the conjecture that most socialists today would be 'democratic socialists', but don't use the term as many of the Marxist-Leninist/Stalinist movements have become the minority since the dissolution of the Soviet Union and loss of interest in the ideology. The real divide with socialists today is between revolutionary and reformist ideologies, but most of them would subscribe to a democratic form of socialism.
Why was solon called ''the father of democracy''?
Later generations considered Solon the father of democracy, because he liberated the individual from the political domination of the oligarchy.
How were elections decided before democracy?
If they were held, the vote was brought to the highest government officials.
Yes, Austria is a democracy because they have a president.
Which idea was part of Jacksonian Democracy APEX?
Individual freedoms are
best protected by state governments
The term quasi democracy means a system which has some resemblance to democracy without being actual democracy.
Who regarded press as the Bible of Democracy?
It has never been specifically stated, however, some articles have been written that make claims towards this idea.
See related link for one article.
Which president of US was opposed to direct democracy and why?
Every US President has opposed direct democracy because it would allow the unwashed masses to directly control policy as opposed to restricting policy votes and decisions to those people educated enough to make them. Additionally, in a direct democracy, it is likely the President would be out of a job.
As it currently stands, the US government is an indirect democracy, where citizens vote for politicians who will themselves vote on policy. A direct democracy circumvents the politicians' vote.
Was the kuomintang a democratic party?
The Kuomintang is a political party in China that currently holds office with president Ma Ying-jeou. They identify not as democratic, but as nationalist, anti-communist, and conservative. They are a center-right party.
