Democracy is a form of government in which all eligible citizens have an equal say in the decisions that affect their lives. Democracy allows eligible citizens to participate equally—either directly or through elected representatives—in the proposal‚ development‚ and creation of laws. It encompasses social‚ economic and cultural conditions that enable the free and equal practice of political self-determination. The term originates from the Greek δημοκρατία (dēmokratía) "rule of the people"‚[1] which
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as the government of the people‚ by the people. The classical example of democracy is that of ancient Athens‚ where the whole populace would meet in the marketplace to vote on decisions. It has been said that democracy is the worst form of government‚ except all the others have been tried. In my opinion‚ democracy is not a perfect system‚ but it is the best form of government when compared to others and is the most effective among all different types of government. In a democratic government‚ power
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of several forms of governmental rule during its time in history serves as an excellent beginning point to compare and contrast some of the common structures of government. In my paper I will be briefly describing and discussing monarchy‚ aristocracy‚ tyranny‚ oligarchy‚ and democracy as forms of government in ancient Greek city-states and will provide my opinion of the results of those experiments in governmental rule. The Forms of Government in Ancient Greece Monarchies are governments where men
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Best Form of Government for Bangladesh There has been lot of discussion over the form of governments‚ which form is the best or better than others. It is very difficult to point out a single factor or a set of factors that distinguishes one for of government to another. The values behind a form of government may determine its agreeability to a particular individual or group. On the contrary‚ its corruptibility determines how likely it is to adhere to those values in the real world‚ when subjects
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a central democratic republican form of government. Paine’s vision of a new government still applies today. In The Common Sense Paine said‚ "might never form to themselves an interest separate from the ELECTORS‚ prudence will point out the propriety of having elections often." He wanted a government to run by elections. Today we vote for officials in the county‚ state‚ and country. In The Common Sense Paine says‚ “I draw my idea of the form of government from a principle in nature which
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“Democracy is the government of the people‚ by the people‚ for the people.”(Abraham Lincoln).Do you believe that democracy is the best form of government? To what extent? Democracy states that every citizen in a given society has as much power in its resolutions as any other and the decisions concerning the individuals in it must be performed equally‚ by all; be it directly or through freely elected representatives. "It has been said that democracy is the worst form of government except all the
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the subject of numerous debates. The contending groups consisted of Federalists‚ those who supported ratification‚ and Anti-Federalists‚ those opposed to the constitution. Each group published a series of letters known as the Federalist and Anti-Federalist Papers. The Anti-Federalist papers objected to provisions of the proposed constitution while the Federalist Papers defended the rationale behind the document. Anti-Federalist objections included that; the United States was too extensive to be
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obsessed with the tyranny of European governments. He has corresponded with Samuel Adams‚ Richard Henry Lee‚ Patrick Henry‚ and Thomas Jefferson. He is convinced that a strong government headed by a king is and has been‚ the curse of mankind throughout history. Under the Articles of Confederation‚ Thomas’s law practice has prospered‚ but he is concerned over the inflated value of some colonial currency. Thomas Abraham Clark is a ... A. Federalist B. Anti-Federalist C. Undecided Thomas Abraham Clark
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John Adams stated that “Government is instituted for the common good; for the protection‚ safety‚ prosperity‚ and happiness of the people; and not for profit‚ honor‚ or private interest of any one man‚ family‚ or class of men; therefore‚ the people alone have an incontestable‚ unalienable‚ and indefeasible right to institute government; and to reform‚ alter‚ or totally change the same‚ when their protection‚ safety‚ prosperity‚ and happiness require it.” Federalists believed this‚ and fought verbal
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between two opposing political philosophies during the late 1700’s. The Federalist and Anti-Federalist parties aroused at the formation and ratification of the Constitution. Both sides pointed out many arguments in order to find common ground in a governmental structure. The main conflict between the two parties revolved around the amount of power and control that the states and national government would obtain. As I am on the Federalist side‚ I support and agree to ratify the Constitution. For this will
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