Political Science 2237E Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Aristocracy, Oligarchy, Ruling Class
8 Mar 2018
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Types of democracy: rule of many for interest of many. When things change they go from democracy to oligarchy and back to democracy - revolutions. This is a problem - not stable. Moderate: large proportion of citizens are eligible but participation is discouraged. Best works in rural areas, other democracies are more urban. Less likely to have interest in politics - too busy working. Sovereignty has faith in laws and let laws rules. Best democracies -> citizens have more respect for law than any other. Self interests are not as bad compared to other democracies - interests are moderated by institutions. Agricultural polity - people will not go to city to participate, poorer population - too busy with work to participate. Better quality administration if there are property qualifications. Lines up plato"s idea of law - third best. Rich is less likely to abuse office to make money.
