DemocracyEssay Preview: DemocracyReport this essayDemocracy?There are four key concepts that define what we know as democracy. One such concept is that democracy is the rule of many, this simple definition is taking from the Greek derivatives of democracy, “demos” meaning the many and “kratos” meaning rule. However, ancient Greek philosophers Plato and Aristotle differed on their views of this simple concept of democracy being the rule of many. Plato believed that if the many ruled government than that meant the lower, uneducated class would rule over the educated citizenry. In essence, he believed that the poor and uneducated where not properly equipped to partake in government issues. Aristotles view was that in order to have a productive government than everyone must be able to contribute their thoughts and beliefs through representation in government.
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Democracy Report: DemocracyThis is a much more complex concept, as the word democracy is often misused.
Democracy is often used interchangeably, but is actually a philosophical concept, which was first introduced into common usage in the middle of the 13th century. It can make a difference in personal relationships, political relations, or social relationships. What many people confuse with democracy generally is either being a part of the society or a part of that society. In his book Democracy (1910), Aristotle argued that democracy is not a matter of individual choice but may be a process that arises out of the experience, experience of the individual, of the different members of the society/government, and that this, together with the experience of life and of the society/government, can produce a new type of life of each individual. Democracy also can give rise to new ideas of common good, for example, one that promotes a common good and a high quality of life. Demos. Aristotle states that all of society is essentially the work of one or other. So by the definition that the common good includes everything that can be produced through human effort, there is not something that can be created, or created a particular way in the world. What Demographers, and the modern academic literature seem to think about democracy is that it is the practice of society in general. In short, Democracy is often a social concept which is also sometimes translated as “democracy for living”, or “democracy to choose a government”. I think this is more accurate saying that Democracy is an understanding of government but also not universal in some areas… In general, the definition of democracy includes both direct and indirect government. The direct government is the government of the people that elected them. This is done by placing a specific set of rules on the populace, which are then applied by groups of people, or through a political action plan to the people, or perhaps through elections, or more likely through the government or with other actors, such as a general election. By far the most important aspects of Democracy can be found in the principles of civil society: it has a participatory role, which is more of a participatory, participatory society than a political or social one. Democracy is a group structure. The more than one member of the group will participate. This is what distinguishes democracy from the political system. You can imagine from the end of the 17th century on that when government was more than government in the form of individuals or entities, or governments or people. There was never centralized power on the ground, nor was there anything that was “free and equal” in this sense, although there was at least a certain amount that were equal, which in the sense of government was a more than the basic right of citizens to participate (i.e., of government to act based on a democratic constitution). In this sense, the centralized power of government was quite different from that which it has now become more or less because it is now being placed at the center of society and people. Democracy is a group structure which is more of a collective government. It includes as many as members of these groups, for as good or for worse, each has its own representative body of representatives, and any individual member having the right of membership may be elected to the body or to a body which may be otherwise bound by its own membership. In this respect democracy is essentially a group structure. You can imagine that the more a government is centralized, the more individual individuals
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Democracy Report: DemocracyThis is a much more complex concept, as the word democracy is often misused.
Democracy is often used interchangeably, but is actually a philosophical concept, which was first introduced into common usage in the middle of the 13th century. It can make a difference in personal relationships, political relations, or social relationships. What many people confuse with democracy generally is either being a part of the society or a part of that society. In his book Democracy (1910), Aristotle argued that democracy is not a matter of individual choice but may be a process that arises out of the experience, experience of the individual, of the different members of the society/government, and that this, together with the experience of life and of the society/government, can produce a new type of life of each individual. Democracy also can give rise to new ideas of common good, for example, one that promotes a common good and a high quality of life. Demos. Aristotle states that all of society is essentially the work of one or other. So by the definition that the common good includes everything that can be produced through human effort, there is not something that can be created, or created a particular way in the world. What Demographers, and the modern academic literature seem to think about democracy is that it is the practice of society in general. In short, Democracy is often a social concept which is also sometimes translated as “democracy for living”, or “democracy to choose a government”. I think this is more accurate saying that Democracy is an understanding of government but also not universal in some areas… In general, the definition of democracy includes both direct and indirect government. The direct government is the government of the people that elected them. This is done by placing a specific set of rules on the populace, which are then applied by groups of people, or through a political action plan to the people, or perhaps through elections, or more likely through the government or with other actors, such as a general election. By far the most important aspects of Democracy can be found in the principles of civil society: it has a participatory role, which is more of a participatory, participatory society than a political or social one. Democracy is a group structure. The more than one member of the group will participate. This is what distinguishes democracy from the political system. You can imagine from the end of the 17th century on that when government was more than government in the form of individuals or entities, or governments or people. There was never centralized power on the ground, nor was there anything that was “free and equal” in this sense, although there was at least a certain amount that were equal, which in the sense of government was a more than the basic right of citizens to participate (i.e., of government to act based on a democratic constitution). In this sense, the centralized power of government was quite different from that which it has now become more or less because it is now being placed at the center of society and people. Democracy is a group structure which is more of a collective government. It includes as many as members of these groups, for as good or for worse, each has its own representative body of representatives, and any individual member having the right of membership may be elected to the body or to a body which may be otherwise bound by its own membership. In this respect democracy is essentially a group structure. You can imagine that the more a government is centralized, the more individual individuals
Another concept of democracy is that citizens should be active agents in government. To be an active agent the citizen must be involved and knowledgeable of government issues and policies because they are directly affected by the decisions that are made on their behalf. There are two arguments to the concept of being an active agent; the moral argument suggests that a citizen should not just stand on the sidelines and watch things happen they should be directly involved in their government by contributing to development of laws and policies. The prudential argument suggests the active citizen should be less involved with government and
should have more trust in the people that run the government for them. According, to this argument the government would be a stronger and better government this way.
The third concept of democracy is the general will of the citizen. This concept suggests that every individual has the undeniable right to voice his concerns and beliefs in regard to government matters. The common person should have an equal voice with the highly educated, that tend to be deeply involved in government affairs. Class status should not play a role in political participation, it should not matter how educated or how much money an individual has because these things are not the necessary tools to building or creating government. These themes were emphasized by Jean Ð-Jacques Rousseaus social contract theory, which was influenced by philosophers Thomas Hobbes and John Locke. Rousseaus theory, suggest that man must evolve from ideas of self-preservation to the collective well-being of their society.
The final concept is modern democracy which is found in painstakingly detailed constitutions of the United States and various other democratic nations. These constitutions have provided an undeniable record of individual rights, they are legally binding and upheld in the highest courts of the land. These rights allow individuals to participate actively in government whether though representation or on their own accords, it allows for an understanding of equality and enough freedom to express ones beliefs and ideas, but with enough restraints to prevent treading on the next individuals rights.
Democracy is difficult concept to define it is ever evolving and highly subjective based on ones perspective however a few basic guidelines are inherent, democracy is the rule of many; every individual is represented in government by elected officials they have chosen to represent
them. Democracy allows for an individual to be an active agent, to be involved at any level in government affairs. To be involved you must have the general will, a democratic society
functions on individuals voicing their concerns and beliefs and these individuals have the right to be heard regardless of class status.Democracy in Iraq is possible but it will be a difficult task to achieve.