[听力原文]Questions- Washington (dpa)-The United States, never shy to lecture the rest of the world on the virtues of democracy, has become the target of ridicule from newspapers and hostile governments delighting at the Election 2000 paralysis. The Washington Times noted that "nations used to...
Briefly describe the five basic concepts of democracy What is the difference between a direct democracy and an indirect democracy? Why is utilitarianism considered a consequentialist theory? Why did the death of Alexander the Great help the unification of some city-states?
Weimar: Why Did German Democracy Fail?doi:10.1080/03612759.1991.9949379KeyserlingkRobert H.History Reviews of New Books
foreign policy. Scholars, policymakers, and commentators embraced the idea that democratization could become America's next mission. In recent years, however, critics have argued that spreading democracy may be unwise or even harmful. This paper addresses this debate. 被引量: 13 年份: 1998 ...
Yes, China has become a major power. It is the world's second-largest economy; its people live much better than they used to; and it is a powerhouse in science and technology, successfully pursuing modernization. The process of modernization in the West was violent. It relied on colonialism...
Why Socrates Hated Democracy Introduction We are used to thinking very highly of democracy – and by extension, of Ancient Athens, the civilisation that gave rise to it. The Parthenon has become almost a byword for democratic values, which is why so many leaders of democracies like to be phot...
The last two years have been characterized by a considerable increase in the number of national and local regulations to contain and fight the spread of th
The role of the First Amendment A free and independent press is one of the five crucial freedoms guaranteed by the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. Journalism helps sustain an informed public, empowers individuals, and invigorates democracy by holding power to account, making the watch...
matter. Even the Greeks did not have a completely true democracy, because the city-states often established large numbered councils with rotating memberships to govern on the day to day matters. While democracy advocated the power of the people, it can be used to suppress the rights of some ...
When I raise concerns about what I believe are Trump’s authoritarian leanings, I repeatedly hear the talking point, “God saved him,” along with, “He did not act like a dictator when he was president,” That brings us to the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot, where truth has been select...