Essays on Democratic System

When stating that Democracy demand deliberative judgment, Barber is simply stating that to achieve democracy, judgment needs to be made after long and careful thinking over the alternatives and evaluative judgment. Without the long consideration process, the citizens might not have the information and the grounds to make effective judgment or find a common ground. In my opinion, the deliberative judgment is the essence of making decisions, especially when they are important. The process of deliberation before making a judgment can shape the society and make people more aware about the realities of things around them. Important issues and ...

[Author Name(s),First M. Last, Omit Titles, and Degrees] Economic development changes society in a manner that it becomes more and more difficult for the country to remain in the hands of a single man or a group of powerful elite. The change results to transforming the social and economic framework and then moving towards a changed attitude of the population in general. The primary concern of the countrymen is to achieve a commercial greater status and increase their wealth holdings. This changing scenario leads to people taking to skilled professions; they learn the importance of collective effort ...

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The interest groups are extremely powerful in the Western countries as the source of the representation of the population in the political life of the country. In the contemporary society the shifts in the political arena of the communities are made as the result of the actions of the interested groups. These groups represent the formation of the citizens having the leverages for the exercising influence over the population. They have the power and opportunity to control the spread of the political ideas and behavior among the population. Meanwhile, the political life of the Western democratic countries is not ...

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It seems difficult to analyze democratic transition from the standpoint of international dimension both theoretically and practically because not so much literatures that discuss about what the external environment actually is and how it might contribute to domestic change (Cavatorta 2005). However, it does not mean that international context will be ignored in the analysis process because international factors might have impacts on the transition process through their connections with domestic actors particularly in terms of distribution of power and resources, which in turn have effect on how they will act (Cavatorta 2005). One thing to remember is a ...

The policy is very complicated and multifaceted thing. Humanity has long interesting history, and humanity is accompanied by the policy throughout a very long period of time. Despite the fact that the policy has already become familiar and integral part of modern society, it remains a very controversial issue, which generates a lot of emotional debates and disagreements. The representative of contemporary democratic society got used to consider that democracy is inviolable or even sacred. A modern citizen believes in his rights and freedoms; moreover, he strongly believes that the state, namely the democratic system is intended for protection ...

Multi-party System in Egypt

Introduction A discussion on party systems is based on the distinctions that exist between dominant one-party, two-party, and multiparty systems. Party families such as socialist, Christian democrat, agrarian, liberal, conservative, regional and ethnic parties, and other new parties characterize democracies of the world (Deth and Newton 276). Party systems have similar features as party families because they are based on the social and economic structure of society. Party systems such as two-part system, multi-party system, dominant one-party system exist as part of party families (Deth and Newton 276). Multi-party systems are evident in countries where governance is based on ...

One of the fundamental features of the political system is the pressure groups. Pressure groups represent organized groups that do not have their representative candidates for elections. However, the main aim of these groups is to influence government legislation or policy. They can also be referred as cause groups, interest groups, or protest groups. These groups ensure that the people in power make effective decisions that positively affects the subjects in that specific political system. The pressure groups play a significant role in political and social life and are considered as the fundamental foundation of the modern democracy. According ...

The French Revolution is typically the main historical dividing line between the ancient European regimes and the modern world. It marked the transition from the traditional social order to a democratic system. Nevertheless, the transition process was long and violent which eventually led to Napoleon Bonaparte rising to power in 1799 through a military coup d’état. Even though much of its impact was confined to France, it spread to other parts of Europe and the rest of the world. It marked the beginning of the revolutionary wars in the world over. The French Revolution marked the first occasion whereby a democratic ...

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Introduction Ancient Greeks have played a significant role in the Western civilization around 4000 years ago. There have been many important achievements that Greeks have made in the past that have significantly impacted the modern world, especially in science, philosophy, arts and government and have influenced our lives dramatically. The ideas of Ancient Greece have had an impact on the modern society, most importantly in the realm of politics. The laws that were created are still being applied in the modern society. The ideals of democracy have been a great ...

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The debate on the adequacy and sufficiency of presidential versus parliamentary systems has been raging since the fall of the Soviet Union and its communist ideals. Academicians, scholars, and politicians from diverse parts of the world are deeply stratified by the two democratic systems, with each side professing more benefits than the other. The choice of a democratic system for a nation depends on varying factors such as their culture, history, demographic characteristics, and composition of the population (O’Neil, 2012). While each democratic system has its own merits and demerits, I personally think that the presidential system is better at ...

Compulsory voting is that system of voting in elections where voters are forced to attend to a polling place or obliged to vote in elections. In the event that an eligible voter does not vote on the elections day or does not attend the police place, he/she may be subjected to punitive measures like community services or fines or even imprisonment. The main logic behind compulsory voting is to ensure that there is large voter turnout during elections. This will be an indication that the winning candidates during the population should clearly represent a majority of the population and not only a ...

Ancient Greece is renowned for being the origin of western civilization. Greeks were the first to introduce the concept of democracy in the world. They were also the pioneers of ground-breaking ideas in the fields of technology and inventions. Ancient Greece did not govern as a single entity. but it had independent city-states within it with their distinctive administrations and militia. Among those states, Athens was the most important. A close examination of history reveals that Athens was the hub of urban activity in Greece and without Athens Greek history will lose its significance making the modern life an obsolete ...

We are often contracted to be coerced by our everyday actions because we believe that everyone in the group is better off. If a person buys something voluntarily, they know that they will have to pay tax on that product because it is of the benefit to the majority. There will be harm from the state if they don’t pay the tax or they will not receive what they want. There is a problem when people can’t make good judgments or there is a choice or alternative and the only option is to participate. This is not voluntary. If ...

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Wine Lovers Enterprise is a private family business that deals with the production of wine packaging materials such as bottles, synthetic corks, and labels. The company is located in the Finger Lakes area of New York. The company has had a profitable streak so far and has maintained a fair share of the market in a competitive environment. The business climate is changing and there is an urgent need to implement changes in Wine Lovers Enterprise. The company is facing stiff competition from cheap china imports in the wine industry. Other players in the industry have adopted modern ways of doing business such ...

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American electoral system witnessed a ruthless test in the American presidential election that took place in the year 2000. It was a rare political Ordeal and Supreme Court intervened into the contemporary circumstance. American electoral system required a change due to such situation and the American policy makers decided to improve the current electoral process. Numerous electoral reforms are introduced in the electoral system since 2000, and a number of other reforms are waiting to be introduced in the future according to the changing circumstances. This paper intends to discuss the American electoral system and further discusses the reforms that are required in ...

Philosophy

The republic vIII is very insightful as far as political power and political organizations are concerned. In the book Plato delves deeply into the various forms of political power and political organization and how one form of political organization can morph into a completely different form of political organization which just so happens to have contrasting ideals and principle. A good example is that of a pure democracy morphing into a complete tyranny. The amazing aspect or rather fact about the republic VII is that the ideas presented in the book are completely in line with the political ongoing all over the ...

Critically examine Robert Dahl’s notion of procedural minimum as essential features of democratic system.

The recent wave of democratization has presented a major conceptual challenge to scholars. Many countries have moved away from authoritarianism, with the application of democracy in many settings. Even though the new political regimes in Africa, Latin America, Asia, and former communist world share important attributes of democracy, many of them differ greatly from democracies in developed countries. Robert Dahl has made profound contribution in determining the essential features that constitute democracy. He came up with the notion of procedural minimum as an essential feature of democratic system. Robert Dahl gives procedural minimum definition of democracy through his seven ...

One of the most prolific, incendiary and thought-provoking poets and authors of the latter part of the 20th century, Charles Bukowski firmly established himself as a unique voice in American popular culture. Focusing on the filth and grime of American masculinity and machismo, Bukowski’s works touched on the ‘real’ America, a place filled with alcohol, sex and depravity, taking place primarily in the city of Los Angeles. This highly influential writer has also been the subject of numerous critical discourse, attempting to break down his works into their subtextual and compositional elements to glean greater meaning from them. Starting from ...

Democracy is one of the governing systems in the world. As matter of fact, a democratic nation whereby the citizens are eligible to make their decisions. The people in a democratic government have the power to choose their leaders and hold them accountable for their conduct in office and the policies they formulate and implement. Democracy has various components that demonstrate how the people are more powerful. Democracy needs meticulous planning, trained leadership, and careful strategy to make it work effectively. One of the components of democracy is that the government, which takes control of the country, gets its powers form ...

Thesis Statement: There is an evident influence of Western culture on the GCC; more specifically, in the customs of language, daily life, and politics and economy.

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Globalization has helped nations develop mightier economies. In as far as the gulf countries are concerned, Globalization is a very important step towards sustainable economic growth and stability. The Gulf countries find themselves in a position where in they can use the globalization to their benefit. With globalization come the effects of globalization. It is an undeniable fact today that the western world is continuing to lead the economy despite emergence of oriental powers. So ...

“How Democratic is the American Constitution?” is one of Robert A. Dahl’s latest works. In his nook, Dahl delves deeper into the complexities of the process and the ideals of the framing of American democracy. Although most Americans view the American Constitution as a beacon of democracy that came about in the most methodical manner, however, Dahl reveals to his readers that this is not the case. Dahl’s book begins by posing the abiding question that is the book’s title as well, and Dahl also goes on to ask Americans why they should uphold the American Constitution. ...

Healthcare in the United States has been a center of controversy for a long time. Access to quality healthcare has been limited to the rich at the detriment of the poor. The current infrastructure in the United States requires the citizenry to own health insurance, which will aid in reducing the cost of healthcare. However, it is worth noting that despite the United States being one of the strongest nations in the world, a reasonable proportion of its population remains poor. A large number of people in the United States do not earn wages that can allow them to access quality healthcare. ...

Arguably, the society today is becoming too dynamic. In that, technological inventions and innovations have various impacts in the activities of human beings. Media is one of the ways in which media has influenced the democracy. As a matter of fact, media have several main roles in democracy. Accessibility of information is one of the essential factors to the establishment of a health democratic arena. Information is always a weapon that empowers the public on various issues namely political, social, as well as economic. The invention of media has changed democratic issues and perspectives in the entire world. In fact, the only ...

Power and Prosperity: Outgrowing Communist and Capitalist Dictatorships is a highly acclaimed book written by Mancur Olson. The author has modishly associated the economics with the social and political systems in this book. Mancur Olson is a famous economist and American academician who is known for his innovative ideas and contributions in the economics. This paper discusses author’s ideas and other related aspects of the Power and Prosperity: Outgrowing Communist and Capitalist Dictatorships. Olson represents his thoughts in a very different and logical form, he says that when a wandering bandit robs, he takes everything but when a stationary bandit robs, he ...

The Islamic republic of Iran is often portrayed as dictatorship state by the thinkers and its self acclaimed democratic status is not acknowledged by the scholars. There are several arguments behind both the opinions and both parties keep squabbling in favor of their declaration. In this paper, we would look at several aspects of the issue and try to find out a conclusion. People who recognize Iran as dictatorship state say that Iran is in a confused state of affairs after the 1979 revolution and is struggling to make its identity. There are several arguments presented by the people who ...

Everybody wants to lead a good comfortable life with esteem and peace in the society. People pay taxes to their government and in lieu of that government makes policies and implements them through an operational system. There are a number of officials and executives who look after the needs of the society and implement the policies made by the government. These officials and executives serve the society and people as stewards and they are not the masters. They are believed to serve or help the people and this is why they get all the rights, pay, perks and facilities. They are ...

A legitimate government is crucial to the prosperity of a country and its people. A government that is acceptable to everybody is a product of a democratic process. Democracy is a system of governance where electing and replacing of an incumbent government is done through free and fair elections, (Adams Henry, 2008:2-5.)In a democratic system the government and the citizenry enters a social contract. The government is given the mandate by the electorate, to implement the social contract for the fixed period of time, failure to which it is kicked out through an election. Besides elections a democratic system displays the following features: Recurrent free ...