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The idea behind a representative democracy is to streamline the process of government.Because elections where everyone weighs in are logistically difficult, having a small number of people representing the desires of the majority allow for much faster decision making.This is especially important when go...
Republics also replaced monarchies in other parts of the world. When European colonies became independent, they became republics rather than monarchies. Powerful monarchies still exist in many places, such as Saudi Arabia, but they are largely an obsolete form of government. ...
Democracy 2.1.1 Government Class Text ND 2.2 Advantages Majority rule, People's rights, Power of voting, Prevents monopoly of authority, Promote change, Protect interest of citizens 2.2.1 AdvantagesText There is majority rule, so power monopoly is avoided. Also, the power ultimately lies in the...
Democracy 2.1.1 Government Class Text ND 2.2 Advantages Faster process for the system, People's rights, Power of voting, Self empowerment for people 2.2.1 AdvantagesText As all the laws are made by a general vote of people, the system is faster. People can see the changes being reflected ...
Americans, on the other hand, have perhaps an unusually strong leader for a republic/democracy. We have one president (not two) and he (so far) is elected for four-year terms, not one. Obviously, there are pretty serious limits on his power, as we do not have an elected monarchy, th...
All roads lead to Rome…and realizing democracy too. Here, I’d like to share with you a story. You know, in China, drafting a law requires a lengthy process of consultation, during which the general public can offer suggestions ...
On leaving the State Department, Abramowitz served on the board of the US Congress-financed National Endowment for Democracy (NED) and was a cofounder, along with George Soros, of the International Crisis Group. Both the NED and International Crisis Group were implicated in various US “Color ...
Has too much “democracy” been killing my beloved 230-year-old experiment called America? When everyone is “someone” mediocrity is the new normal and goal. Have we stretched the idea of “equality” too far? Are we punishing merit and rewarding marginal performance so we can feel good abo...