Law 2101 Study Guide - Quiz Guide: Proportional Representation, Athenian Democracy, Direct Democracy
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State power democratized: democracy means rule by the people, democracy implies also that: The government is installed to rule the people because it is in the interest of the people to have a government in the first place. They may argue that the regime actually represents the interests of the people even if it didn"t get elected or if elections weren"t free or fair. People"s republic and democratic republic are suspicious: effects of democracy: Aligning government choices with the citizens" preferences, which then maximizes the well-being of the greatest number of people. Conveying the message that the government is based on collective choice and promotes policies that serve the general interest. Regular elections ensure that the government remains accountable to the people and that the risk of abuse of power is minimalized because rascals can be voted out of office. The transition of power is bloodless because it is regulated in a universally accepted peaceful procedure.
