CAS PO 111 Chapter Notes - Chapter 2: Arab Spring, Majoritarianism
12 Mar 2014
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4:56 pm: the theory of democratic government. Autocracy: 1 person has the power to make all important decisions. Democracy: rule by the people or mass rule -not actually true: the meaning and symbolism of democracy: George washington viewed it as mob rule: the procedural view of democracy. Universal participation: according to the procedural view of democracy, every adult should be able to vote. Universal participation =/= political equality ie. lincoln and cabinet: a complication: direct vs indirect democracy. Direct/participatory democracy: members rather than rep. govern themselves = political equality and majority rule b/c rank and file citizens themselves rule, not selecting a rep. But, not popular b/c not many participants, only ideal for small gov"t and people want professionals. E-gov"t: online communication channel for easy access to doc, info and file complaints. Responsiveness: rep. gov"t should do what majority wants.
