Politics: Power and Democracy in Relation to Athens
POWER, POLITICS & DEMOCRACY
Outline the main features of Athenian and liberal democracies and discuss their advantages and disadvantages. Which represents a more radical model of politics?
Introduction:
This essay will explain two different types of democracy Athenian and Liberal, by discussing their pros and cons it will lead to the conclusion of which was most radical. The essay will include how Athenian democracy worked, looking at the institutions it had in place, the idea of civic liberty and pride, political participation and the idea of direct democracy. It will also look at the differences between them and compare direct democracy to liberal democracy. The liberal democracy section will look at liberal values, the aim of a fair and just society, and their voting systems as well as the rest of their advantages and disadvantages. In the end I will assess and conclude to which has a more radical model in which I hope to explain the meaning of politics and democracy. The term democracy is used very broadly but does have a definition. It is a political system that is controlled or is invested in the population of citizens. Democracy is a vital part of the politics which is defined by: the “art” of ruling or more preferably governing a state and in the state of countries the running, administration, protection of its citizens and interests. Athenian democracy is recognised as a very radical system for its time its strengths and weaknesses will be compared to direct democracy and the elitist, pluralists and Marxists ideas on the spread of power both in modern and contemporary views.
Define democracy and politics.
There are many forms of democracy most forms of democracy are placed under governments and the state is either governed by the people directly or by elected representatives. This is done by fair elections and the populations vote disregards any economical classes or other categorical factors. There is a constitution that is followed that grants
Outline the main features of Athenian and liberal democracies and discuss their advantages and disadvantages. Which represents a more radical model of politics?
Introduction:
This essay will explain two different types of democracy Athenian and Liberal, by discussing their pros and cons it will lead to the conclusion of which was most radical. The essay will include how Athenian democracy worked, looking at the institutions it had in place, the idea of civic liberty and pride, political participation and the idea of direct democracy. It will also look at the differences between them and compare direct democracy to liberal democracy. The liberal democracy section will look at liberal values, the aim of a fair and just society, and their voting systems as well as the rest of their advantages and disadvantages. In the end I will assess and conclude to which has a more radical model in which I hope to explain the meaning of politics and democracy. The term democracy is used very broadly but does have a definition. It is a political system that is controlled or is invested in the population of citizens. Democracy is a vital part of the politics which is defined by: the “art” of ruling or more preferably governing a state and in the state of countries the running, administration, protection of its citizens and interests. Athenian democracy is recognised as a very radical system for its time its strengths and weaknesses will be compared to direct democracy and the elitist, pluralists and Marxists ideas on the spread of power both in modern and contemporary views.
Define democracy and politics.
There are many forms of democracy most forms of democracy are placed under governments and the state is either governed by the people directly or by elected representatives. This is done by fair elections and the populations vote disregards any economical classes or other categorical factors. There is a constitution that is followed that grants