Democracy

Through education and the news across America, there are so many times where a person can learn about our U. S. governmental systems. Democracy describes a small number of related forms of government. Invented in 510 B. C. its name comes from the ancient Greek for “rule of the people. ” A common feature of…

Nowadays, democracy is a concept that is often used but its true meaning and implications are frequently unclear in practice. Political leaders and civic groups have abused its significance to justify their actions. Democratic ideas have influenced the philosophies of some of the world’s most ancient leaders and political figures. The power of democracy has…

In analyzing Roosevelt’s “The Great Arsenal of Democracy” speech, it becomes evident that throughout American history, various presidents have occupied the White House, some being successful while others not so much. The distinguished presidents have consistently exhibited moral values and a strong belief system. President Franklin Delano Roosevelt, specifically during World War II, demonstrated his…

The wider use of referendums in the UK could potentially help improve democracy. A wider use of referendums would improve democracy in the UK because of the bigger chance that the people are given to cast their vote on issues that will affect them directly, and the country. There has been use of referendums in…

Does India need smaller states? By: Ashutosh Kumar Ashutosh Kumar is a professor of political science at Panjab University, Chandigarh, India The Indian ‘model’ of federalism has several marked differences from the classical federal models one finds in countries like the United States, Canada, and Australia. One notable difference has been the unilateral power of…

Both Jefferson and Jackson shared similar views in politics. They believed that individuals who were charismatic, talented, and honest should be considered for leadership positions, regardless of their social status as property owners. Jefferson advocated for the eligibility of egalitarian citizens, while Jackson, known as “a man of the people,” also believed in empowering democracy…

 Transition From Dictatorship to Democracy:Spain from Franco to Aznar No one could have predicted that the 1936 Spanish Civil War would pave the way for  the eventual emergence of liberal democracy in Spain.  Ironically, the War was won by a dictator: Generalismo Francisco Franco who ruthlessly crushed the democratically- elected government of Spanish Republicans.  He was…

Through personal and deep rooted ideals. Naomi Klein provides a chronological history on two and a half old ages of assorted protests and addresss all over the universe that revolve around the issue of globalisation. “Fences and Windows” is a tightly bound digest of newspaper articles and addresss packed together to embrace basic subjects of…

In this essay I will argue that democracy in no way equals freedom. Although our original Founding Fathers developed the Constitution of the United States that created the federal government as we know it, they also wisely used the Constitution itself to limit the powers bestowed on their own government. They did this for very…

In the western countries like Britain, democracy is highly valued as it ensures that all eligible citizens have an equal say in the decisions that impact their lives. This aspect of democracy makes these countries attractive to those residing in nations without such a system. Hence, it is crucial to maintain and uphold the democratic…