For a better democracy, should government leaders follow public opinion?
2006-06-25 16:42:31 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
Spelled OPINION wrong...Sorrry!!
2006-06-25 16:43:30 · update #1
Government leaders should not be held to piublioc opinion, but the should consider it. There was a percentage of people thatg oppossed George Wahington during the Revolutionary war. The same was true zbout Abe Lincoln and the Civil War. Harry Truman's approval rating were low after he dropped the atomic bomb. Often, our govenment leaders and members of the administration have more knowledge about incidents than the common man. Express yourself at the voting booth.
2006-06-25 17:14:14 · answer #1 · answered by Coach D. 4 · 9⤊ 2⤋
Good Question. Which opinion do they follow? Obviously, even from the forum here(and ignoring comments from those who are obviously whacked), there are as many opinions as there are people.
Our leaders are chosen in the voting booth by the majority because they supposedly reflect the opinion, desires, and views of the majority. Therefore, in theory, the leaders are following public opinion. The fact that some change direction like a leaf blowing in the wind cannot be foretold, or perhaps it is an election year.
2006-06-26 00:07:29 · answer #2 · answered by 63vette 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it depends on the issue. If its a local issue about which the people actually have an understanding, then yes. If its a nation-wide issue about which people know nothing more than cheesy slogans and the opinion of columnists, it is better if the leaders ignore public opinion.
2006-06-25 17:29:36 · answer #3 · answered by student_of_life 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
IN a true democracy, of the people, by the people, for the people. ALSO, popular vote should determine presidency, as opposed to electoral college.
2006-06-25 16:49:03 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
For a better democracy it should uphold the constitution. No short cuts.
2006-06-25 16:51:45 · answer #5 · answered by Cherokee_pride 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is the whole purpose of democracy is to do the peoples wishes.
2006-06-25 17:20:23 · answer #6 · answered by Jules G 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes they should follow the majority of the public opinion because that who voted for them and that is what the majority wants.
2006-06-25 16:59:10 · answer #7 · answered by Big9inchworm 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not necessarily follow. listen to and consider public opinion is more like it.
2006-06-25 16:47:19 · answer #8 · answered by professor x 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES.
THIS COUNTRY BELONGS TO THE PEOPLE. THE REPRESENTATIVES ARE CALLED THAT BECAUSE IT IS THEIR DUTY TO REPRESENT THE MAJORITY...OF LEGAL AMERICANS.
THEY ALSO HAVE A DUTY TO UPHOLD THE LAWS OF THE LAND AND A HIGHER DUTY TO SECURE OUR NATION AGAINST ANY SECURITY RISK.....ANY AND ALL SECURITY RISK.
YOU HAVE TO ASK YOURSELF WHY THEY HAVEN'T SECURED THE BORDERS? WHAT'S IN IT FOR THEM?
2006-06-25 16:56:45 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
are you kidding??? a lot of the general population are nuts
2006-06-25 16:46:28 · answer #10 · answered by ladysunshineau 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋