The need and cost for democracy
The need and cost for democracy
The word democracy derives from the two greek words ‘Demos’ and ‘Kratos’.
‘Demos’ meaning people, and ‘Kratos’ meaning power.1
Although political equality has been hailed by many people; there are still a lot of critics who doubt its cost and/or efficiency2
Democracy being doubted by some great thinkers makes it a very interesting thing to look at.
It is so self-evident and accepted in our everyday life; that it would be rather hard to look at objectively.
In this paper the pros and cons of democracy would be discussed.
The counterpart of democracy, autocracy, has been largely affiliated with oppression3
But some see this more efficient way of governing 4
The pros of democracy
The rights of the citizen are better protected and enforced5
There are no leaders or politicians who can place themselves outside of the law.
Politicians have the same constitution to respect as the citizens; therefore, they have to respect the rights of the citizen
Politicians are accountable for their actions
When a politician has an actions which has bad consequence; The politician would be held responsible.
Therefore, they would be very regardful of their legislation.
When a politician is very regardful they would have more eye for the need of the people and decisions would tend to be better thought about
All citizens who can vote have an equal say 6
Therefore, collectivism will be stimulated7 Because the politicians are voted for by the people; They have to seek what would be best for the society in general.
Separation of power
The Trias-politica is affiliated with democracy 8
The Separation of power is to prevent misuse of government power; Which protects the rights of the citizens
The cons of democracy
Effiency of the democratic system
In cases of a highly democratic government politicians spend more time fighting over legislation and their own political interests; Thus meaning
The word democracy derives from the two greek words ‘Demos’ and ‘Kratos’.
‘Demos’ meaning people, and ‘Kratos’ meaning power.1
Although political equality has been hailed by many people; there are still a lot of critics who doubt its cost and/or efficiency2
Democracy being doubted by some great thinkers makes it a very interesting thing to look at.
It is so self-evident and accepted in our everyday life; that it would be rather hard to look at objectively.
In this paper the pros and cons of democracy would be discussed.
The counterpart of democracy, autocracy, has been largely affiliated with oppression3
But some see this more efficient way of governing 4
The pros of democracy
The rights of the citizen are better protected and enforced5
There are no leaders or politicians who can place themselves outside of the law.
Politicians have the same constitution to respect as the citizens; therefore, they have to respect the rights of the citizen
Politicians are accountable for their actions
When a politician has an actions which has bad consequence; The politician would be held responsible.
Therefore, they would be very regardful of their legislation.
When a politician is very regardful they would have more eye for the need of the people and decisions would tend to be better thought about
All citizens who can vote have an equal say 6
Therefore, collectivism will be stimulated7 Because the politicians are voted for by the people; They have to seek what would be best for the society in general.
Separation of power
The Trias-politica is affiliated with democracy 8
The Separation of power is to prevent misuse of government power; Which protects the rights of the citizens
The cons of democracy
Effiency of the democratic system
In cases of a highly democratic government politicians spend more time fighting over legislation and their own political interests; Thus meaning