Democracy
Etymologically, democracy comes from two Greek words, demos and cratein. Demos means society while cratein means authority. There are many terminological definitions of democracy, one of it is definition is by Henry B. Mayo stating that democracy is a political system showing the public policy determined by representatives audited effectively by the society by having periodic elections based on principles of political similarities in a situation where there is freedom to choose. This means that the government has to accept opinions and critics from the society and no right to interfere with non-formal democracy facilities, also the freedom of speech and media. Democracy has its three roles, to be the government of the people, by the people and for the people;
• A valid government is an approved government that has the support of majority of the people through elections.
• Government’s authority has to be upon the people not from the elite personal and bureaucracy drive.
• Government’s authority has to be established by the basis the people’s needs
Democracy: Norms of Coexistence
There are six norms for a democratic society, which are:
1. Realization of pluralism
The acknowledgement of differences has to be acted to appreciate different perspectives, shrinking any acts of supremacy of the majorities and tyranny of the minorities.
2. Discussions
Having diplomatic and mature citizens who can accept negotiations and compromises socially or politically with no hard feelings on every decisions made
3. To gain has to be in sync with the goal
It is not enough to apply democracy on elections and such, but there has be morals and with no need for threats and enforcements
4. Norm of honesty and agreements
Mastering the art of discussions to be honest and transparent, giving a win-win situation for all
5. Freedom of conscience and egalitarianism
This norm will develop greatly if assumed positively, if not, it will show the potential of being secretive and
• A valid government is an approved government that has the support of majority of the people through elections.
• Government’s authority has to be upon the people not from the elite personal and bureaucracy drive.
• Government’s authority has to be established by the basis the people’s needs
Democracy: Norms of Coexistence
There are six norms for a democratic society, which are:
1. Realization of pluralism
The acknowledgement of differences has to be acted to appreciate different perspectives, shrinking any acts of supremacy of the majorities and tyranny of the minorities.
2. Discussions
Having diplomatic and mature citizens who can accept negotiations and compromises socially or politically with no hard feelings on every decisions made
3. To gain has to be in sync with the goal
It is not enough to apply democracy on elections and such, but there has be morals and with no need for threats and enforcements
4. Norm of honesty and agreements
Mastering the art of discussions to be honest and transparent, giving a win-win situation for all
5. Freedom of conscience and egalitarianism
This norm will develop greatly if assumed positively, if not, it will show the potential of being secretive and