Mention any four limitations of drawbacks of democracy.?

Question

The question is regarding social science

Answer 1

Democrats education welfare & PC

Answer 2

1. Democracy is, theoretically, rule of the people by the people. Now, when in debate over the writing of the original Constitution, the founding fathers feared that if the people were allowed to rule, that would mean that idiots, who are part of the general population, would be allowed to rule. This is in fact why the United States is a democratic republic (or a republican democracy) NOT a pure democracy. In short, if everyone has a say, even the stupid people who are theoretically undeserving of a say, have one.

2. The larger the population gets, the harder it is to ensure that each vote counts. One out of a thousand makes a much larger impact than one out of 100 million. In this case, three things can be done. One, Turn into a democratic republic, where the mass is broken into smaller groups that each have representatives (as in the US House of Representatives) that vote, supposedly, for them. Two, break into smaller groups and abandon the idea of democracy for the entire group as one. Or three, live with the fact that each vote does not count for much.

3. The majority is not always right. In a pure democracy, the majority rules and the minority gets nothing. Don't get confused, this has nothing to do with race. The majority of Germany before WWII followed the Nazi party, and during WWII, they were dedicated to Hitler. Doesn't make them right.



And I really can't think of another that wouldn't be a variation or branch of one of the above.

Answer 3

I can only think of one major drawback of democracy and that is: democracy is the tyranny of the majority. The anecdote I've heard that makes the point is four wolves and one sheep voting on what to have for dinner. That's why I'm glad the United States is a representative republic. At least, it started out that way.

Answer 4

1) EVERYONE has the vote - even extremists
2) The government changes every few years - so a new government has to get to grips with their job very quickly, after being in opposition - perhaps for decades
3) It's much harder to get people to do what you want - fear is a much better motivator than rewards.
4) There are conflicting opinions (conservative/liberal, left/right wing etc) that pull against each other. In a dictatorship you are either for the government or against it.

Answer 5

1. Corrupt people stealing votes.
2. Corrupt people tryingto take control of the govenment.
3. Corrupt people stealing money.
4. Lazy people living off wealfare.

Answer 6

1) People can vote for the wrong reasons for a candidate. (votes bought, or obtained by lying or false portrayal of issues and opponents)

Answer 7

1) slow response to threats to society
2) slow response to threats from other countries
3) slow response to civil unrest
4) democracy is only as strong as the people that participate.