I personally don't buy it.
2007-01-25 06:56:21 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Government
the only TRUE democracy would be 1 person=1 vote
that is the very definition of democracy--NOT representation
2007-01-25 09:23:21 · answer #1 · answered by mcspic63 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree that it's a republic and not a true democracy. However, I believe a democratic system can succeed through representation. Think of socialist democracies, they still rely on representation, too.
If the elected officials truly take a stand on what the majority of their constituents say, that's about the best we can do. I love the idea of being able to cast a vote on every bill but that would be a part-time job. : )
2007-01-25 15:12:56 · answer #2 · answered by kerridwen09 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, it isn't, it's a Republic not a Democracy. Now, if it was representative central government with democratic local government, I'd call that a democracy b/c every citizen can't have a voice in big government affairs (nothing would ever get done). However, in the current setup the average citizen has no real power besides 1 vote per election.
2007-01-25 15:02:41 · answer #3 · answered by Pfo 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No system can be totally democratic. For instance, if New York State, California and Florida all supported one president very heavily, but practically nobody else wanted him, would he win? And if so, would that be right? Some kind of representational democracy is necessary. However I'm not sure you system is the best way of going about it.
But then again I am influenced by our Canadian way. We vote for members of parliament, and the members of parliament choose the prime minister - and he continues to be answerable to those members of parliament - they can kick him out any time.
The members of parliament are each voted in by the majority in their area, and they are answerable to the people in their area who voted them in.
It has its problems too, but I think it's about the most democratic way of doing things, because it has the advantage of: every vote counts, and also having a leader represented by a number of regions.
2007-01-25 15:05:06 · answer #4 · answered by Mr Ed 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is democracy.
The failure of the democracy in the 'representation' is the deadbeats who do not vote.
TFTP
2007-01-25 15:03:06 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋