The term "democracy" first appeared in ancient Greek political and philosophical thought in the city-state of Athens during the classical antiquity. Led by Cleisthenes‚ Athenians established what is generally held as the first democracy in 508–507 BC. Cleisthenes is referred to as “the father of Athenian democracy” (Wikipedia). From around the 10th century‚ democracy entered a second historical phase whose centre of gravity was Europe. After some facts such as the rebirth of towns‚ the rise of the
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establishing a democratic process that promotes moral and social advancement? In Lord of the Flies‚ by William Golding‚ a group of children get stranded on an uninhabited island. Initially‚ they elect a chief‚ Ralph‚ who sets up an orderly system with rules that are to be followed. Unfortunately‚ part of the group is drawn away as they are more attracted to hunting. The hunters ultimately become savages who choose violence over democracy. The lack of a democratic form of government prevents their
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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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Authoritarian Government vs. Democracy Authoritarian and the Democracy have different governments. The different authoritarian governments are absolute monarchy‚ dictatorship‚ and totalitarian. Democracy and Authoritarian have different kind of structures. Both have different laws‚ and have different expectations. There are different types of Democracy’s. There is a Constitutional Democracy‚ Direct Democracy‚ etc. Democracy has many differences from Authoritarian. Democracy leaders are chosen in fair
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Indonesian Moslem speak: The Real Democracy is not Kafir The general terms of democracy today‚ mostly stated that every people in a country are involves in the decision-making. Another provocative meaning of it is “the rule of the people”. People become so eager to enter government’s area because they concern about the decision affecting their life‚ and they cannot merely trust someone who not knowing them well. It then forming motion of no confidence between people and their leader and finally
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Jacksonian years paralleled complex social and economic changes. Between 1824 and 1840‚ polices moved out of the fine homes of rich southern planters and northern merchants who had dominated government in past eras. This time period is when the white middle and lower classes started to vote in larger numbers. As a result of Jacksonian Democracy‚ the amount of votes jumped from 350‚000 to 2.4 million in 1840. This was by far the biggest advantage of Jacksonian Democracy because nothing is better in government
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role in the establishment of democracy. Since independence‚ army intrusion has been viewed which created hurdles in the path of democracy. Massive intrusion in the democratic process should be controlled. Corruption should be controlled. Proper system of accountability should be launched to eliminate this illegal activity. Accountability is necessary for the proper working of institutions. Breakage in the power accumulation process has paved the way for democracy. Feudal class has been engage
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era and has been for decades. The big question “Is the United States a democracy‚ a republic or something else?” According to the article On Democracy in Our Republic by an unknown author‚ there is a logically reinforced thesis that the United States is a republic and not a democracy. Supporting his claim he reminds American’s that their nation was founded on the principles of liberty and limited government; not on a democracy. He points to the daily reminders such as Liberty Coins‚ The Statue of
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Does "community" refer to democracy? If not‚ could it or is it too deeply embedded in the conceptual lexicon of the Romantic‚ authoritarian and racist Right? This is the question‚ one already asked by American neo-communitarianism‚ that is emerging again in Europe at the precise moment when‚ some‚ especially in France and in Italy‚ are risking thinking community anew. At issue is not only a legitimate question‚ but in some ways even an inevitable one‚ in which democractic culture deeply examines
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in liberal democracy”. At first we have to know about liberal democracy and media. Democratic government was initiated in the Greek city states of Athens in the fifth century BC. The word ‘democracy’ is derived from two Greek words‚ demos (meaning ‘people’) and kratos (meaning ‘power’). The term literally means ‘government by the people’. Initially‚ major decisions were taken by meeting at which all free male attended. But now this system has been changed. Liberal democracy is a form of
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