Democracy, also known as democratic government, is essentially a government by the people. It is a form of government in which the supreme power is retained by the people, but sometimes exercised indirectly through a system of representation and delegated authority periodically renewed during elections.…
In the world many societies are switching to democracies from the demand from the people in that area. One of the first democracies ever was in Athens, Greece. Even though they were the first democracy ever assembled, questions arose as to how democratic they really were. Opinions vary, but although Athens became more democratic over time, because of a series of reforms, it still was still more un-democratic then democratic. Therefore there power was too limited to be considered a true democracy due to the fact that poor people didn’t participate in government, and that only a small amount of people were considered citizens. In order to further analyze the issue, we can ask poor people their thoughts and their participation in government. Another source would be written history of the city, so they can see if the people were more satisfied under a democracy or a non-democratic state.…
Democracy is a difficult concept to define, but as a simplification and a conventional definition, it is the people's right to choose and the right to say how the country is run. Democracy falls into many categories and comes in various different forms. One form is when power is in the hands of the population as a whole and political decisions are made themselves, this is known as direct democracy. An example of a direct democracy currently present in the UK is a referendum. Another form is representative democracy; in this case citizens will vote for representatives to create decisions for them and the responsibility is handed over to the representative to make decisions for the country. The representatives are also accountable to the electorate.…
What is a democracy? A democracy is a system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives. America is sometimes considered a democracy, which troubles many individuals because unlike a democracy citizens in America do not vote directly on law, elected representatives do. I believe things like gerrymandering, voter dominance methods, and the Electoral College are a few examples keeping America from being a democracy. But then you have constitutional protections, rule of law and democratic representation that all coincide with democracy in America.…
Democracy is a system of government by the whole population or eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives. Typically, a democratic government like the United States. This form of government establishes a commitment to its citizen, giving citizens the sense that living condition will improve. As stated by Becker in his “Ideal Democracy”:…
Imagine living in a place where the government is all a Democracy in all parts of the world. Democracy is a system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives. Democracy is a strong form of government because it prevents monopoly of authority, it makes for a responsible and stable administration, and it allows a little chance of revolution.…
Democracy is the political system where all governmental power is dispersed among the people. What the people want, is what the people get. Everyone has as much of an equal say as the next person; whether that person is more wealthy, more influential, or more well liked. It was created in opposition to many forms of government where the main power is held solely by one, or a few individuals, such as an oligarchy or a dictatorship. There are many modified forms of democracy that exist, but the main forms are direct democracy and a representative democracy (also referred to as a democratic republic).…
According to webster dictionary, democracy is a system of the government by the whole population of a state, typically through elected representatives. This requires the government to listen to their people, not to have full power.…
Democracy is a system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state. It is equal access to power where the people are the supreme source of that power. There are rights, laws, and policies that reflect the will of the people, consent of the governed, and popular sovereignty. Amongst the government, there are 6 basic principles within the democracy. They are Popular Sovereignty, Rule of Law, Separation of Powers, Checks and Balances, Judicial Review, and Federalism. The U.S Constitution is built upon these basic principles. It is logical that by having these 6 principles to abide by, the U.S Democracy would have the highest ranking when it comes to measures of Democracy.…
Democracy is a famous form of government that is practiced in many parts of the globe. This form of government vests the highest power on the citizens of the country. It is for this reason that democracy is referred to as the government of the people, by the people and for the people. Citizens exercise and practice their democratic rights via various means: electing leaders of their choice and the representative or rather the candidate that acquires the highest votes gets elected for that particular position. Democracy however is not just about elections, it entails other perspectives such freedoms of the media and the human rights extent to the citizens of the country under consideration. The word democracy has not been mentioned anywhere…
Democracy is a system in which people decide matters as a group; people have the right to do as they want and vote. When making the laws in this government citizens make the decisions and to a certain extent the government follows. One country that has a successful Democracy is America, because of it’s economy and the different ways that make the people feel safe. For example,…
The definition of democracy is a form of government in which people choose leaders by voting and where everyone is treated equally and possess equal rights. The Constitution is created to have both democratic and undemocratic elements in it.…
Democracy, on the other hand, is a political system that promotes the freedom and the equal right of an individual to self-development. People in a democratic society either directly govern themselves (direct democracy) or elect some individuals to whom the power to govern society is delegated. In some democratic systems, however, a portion of society are not able to effectively join in political exercises, especially those who are underprivileged because of the influence exerted by interest groups who have the money to economically exploit other people by using their economic power to control and even corrupt the political system to their advantage.…
Democracy first appeared in Ancient Greek civilisations, before being wiped out entirely and not returning to western civilisations only until approximately a hundred years ago. One definition given for democracy is a political system that allows the constituents and citizens of a country the right to fairly vote and contribute to the decision of which individuals are ruling and are the governing power. Not only that but also provides citizens protection from the state1. Another definition is given by Abraham Lincoln, in which democracy is viewed as being a "government of the people, for the people, by the people”2. Democracy is often seen as a Western invention, but has now spread across to countries all across the globe, and is seen as the most advanced and fair political ruling system to date. I will be assessing whether or not democracy is the best possible political system, where its faults lie and where it can improve.…
Many have condemned the efficiency of democracy, reasoning that most voters are not adequately informed on political issues to be rational in the casting of their votes. The argument is that the public might not be able to predict the possible advancements of the community they belong to, as well as having an inaccurate judgment of their prospective leaders. Furthermore, voters can be easily swayed through the charismatic rallying of a candidate or be lured through monetary benefits and promises. Due to the conventional practices of electing new leaders after a certain window, there will be changes in the policies of countries under the democratic system. External forces such as protests, unforeseen scandals, and harsh criticism from mass media can also cause abrupt changes in political policies. Thus, democracy is deemed as not being politically stable and undesirable in the long run, especially so for developing countries with economic growth being its main concern, as frequent changes in policies can deter the flow of foreign investment, hindering economic…