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Political Theory
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Which action best reflects the political philosophy of liberalism?
taking a different route each morning
How would representative democracy limit factions?
representation takes place, opens a different prospect, and promises the cure for which we are seeking. Let us examine the points in which it varies from pure democracy, and we shall comprehend both the nature of the cure and the efficacy which it must derive from the Union. public voice, pronounced by the representatives of the people, will be more consonant to the public good than if pronounced by the people themselves, convened for the purpose the representatives must be raised to a certain number, in order to guard against the cabals of a few; and that, however large it may be, they must be limited to a certain number, in order to guard against the confusion of a multitude. Hence, the number of representatives in the two cases not being in proportion to that of the two constituents, and being proportionally greater in the small republic, it follows that, if the proportion of fit characters be not less in the large than in the small republic, the former will present a greater option, and consequently a greater probability of a fit choice. as each representative will be chosen by a greater number of citizens in the large than in the small republic, it will be more difficult for unworthy candidates to practice with success the vicious arts by which elections are too often carried; and the suffrages of the people being more free, will be more likely to centre in men who possess the most attractive merit and the most diffusive and established characters. By enlarging too much the number of electors, you render the representatives too little acquainted with all their local circumstances and lesser interests; as by reducing it too much, you render him unduly attached to these, and too little fit to comprehend and pursue great and national objects
What are features of elite theory?
According to the elite theory of government, those people with resources and wealth garner the power in society.
Some key features of elite theory are:
- that leadership of nearly all key sectors of society are from the same social/economic group;
- the power elite can dictate the main goals for important government policy making;
- the power elite is based on their personal economic resources and on their positions within the top management of the big corporations, and does not depend upon their ability to gain the support through efforts to represent the interests of broader social groups.
What is a one-party system of government in which control is maintained by force and regimentation?
Fascism
What role has communism played in southeast Asia's modern history?
Vietnam not long ago had to be freed of communism from america. They've realized how to trick your mind into giving ultimate power to dictators, etc. It seems like a good idea at first but starts to crumble when people break the rules.
What should be the gap between first no-confidence motion and second no-confidence motion?
It is 6 months in Indian House of People (Lower house). The upper house has no such powers.
Why did fascists and Bolsheviks reject capitalism and political democracy?
Bolsheviks believed in Communism, which is considered the opposite of Capitalism. They did not want to practice democracy because they believed that in order for socialism (and eventually communism) to arise in a country, an elite cadre of professional revolutionaries had to take control of a country and force socialism to happen. They could not allow democracy because it could undermine the rise of socialism.
Fascists rejected democracy because they strongly favored an all-powerful central government, "the State", which would unify the country; this is entirely incompatible with democracy. As for capitalism, fascists disapproved of it mainly because they believed its focus on materialism and individualism was not compatible with the Fascists' desire for national unity above all else- they wanted everyone to focus on strengthening their country, not on buying things.
What are some characteristics of Postmodernism?
Some characteristics of postmodernism are the following:
- disillusionment
- opposition to traditional authority
- seeing truth as relative
- seeing facts as useless
- rationalization
- lack of morality
- no faith in one single religion
- seeking the greater good
- desire for collective ownership
- belief in equality
It has different types of elements in it (some a compounds). Not just one type. These are not chemically bonded making it a mixture.
How is direct democracy practiced in california?
The three tools are referendums, recalls, and initiatives (called propositions once their on a ballot). Each one gives more power to the people in a specific way, with initiatives carrying the most power of all.
Referendum is a right reserved by the people to approve or reject an act of legislature or legislation referred by them before it becomes operative as a law.
Recall is a right to which by popular vote a public official may be removed from office before the end of their term of office.
Initiative is a process of participatory democracy (type of direct democracy) that empowers the people to propose legislation and to enact or reject laws at the polls independent of the legislative branch.
Will the Proletariat ever come into power?
Not until they stop listening to ultra-conservative pundits like Rush Limbaugh and Glenn Beck and start recognizing how their fears are being exploited. In the US, the Proletariat supports the Bourgeoisie.
What is one strength of a direct democracy?
Direct Democracy is established on the basis of voters, there are no representatives that "make" your vote in legislature. Votes depend on the outcome of voters and their decisions, not the decisions of representatives elected by the people. Direct democracy usually only works in smaller populations of people. Like in Switzerland, for instance, they're probably the best example of a direct democracy. In the United States we have a representative democracy, we elect officials to make decisions that are supposed to be in our favor.
A direct democracy is where every single citizen represents themselves in parliament. As opposed to a representative democracy in which representatives are elected
When was democracy discovered?
Most websites and people say that democracy was discovered in 508 BC. Hope this helps. :)
What is the Jackson Democracy?
A period in the 1820s and 1830s where the expansion of democracy took place. This is known as the Jasksonian Democracy not the Jackson Democracy :P
What was cesare beccaria's ideal government?
a government run by a group of monarchies named, Chodes.
What does the fascist symbol mean?
The symbol of the Italian Fascist party was the lictor's rod. A lictor was a wandering judge during the time of the Roman Empire, their symbol was an axe, symbolising Capital punishment, surrounded by sticks, each stick representing the strength that the community has when it acts together.
Is democracy a good society to work toward?
Not particularly. All forms of government have many flaws; democracy is no different. However, it is preferable to things like autocracy or oligarchy, since the flaws in those systems are a lot more impacting on the place they govern.
Can Gemini 4r model be linked to America's presidential election?
The Gemini 4R model could likely be linked to the American presidential elections. Whether such a model would be useful in identifying causal relations or effects (for example, why does a certain candidate get elected? What would be the expected effect of a candidate's actions on their outcome?).
How does political parties use direct mail to influence voters?
In general, my political mail always includes surveys. I believe that the questions are geared toward creating a certain viewpoint, rather than being a true survey.
What historical conflict was an example of a disagreement between state and federal government?
The American Civil War, even though technically the disagreement was between a group of states (the South) and the federal government (with its antislavery president, Abraham Lincoln), the fact of the matter was that at the most basic level the Civil War was a states' rights issue, in this case, slavery happened to be the issue that caused it. So the Civil War is technically not as much about slavery as it is about states' rights, slavery is a symptom of the disease not the disease itself.
A more modern example is the Civil Rights movement, which pitted a state-by-state definition of citizenry vs a universal federal definition. The federal definition won.
Give examples of Italian German and Japanese imperialism in the 1930's?
give two examples of Japanese imperialism
There are many elements that preserve republican democracy in the United States. The first of which is the rule of law through the Constitution, and specifically the Bill of Rights. The second aspect to the rule of law is respecting court decisions regardless of their possibly divisive nature. The third aspect is general rigidity to the separation of powers to each branch.
