What is Freedom and Democracy and is US a good example for the TITTLE?

Answer 1

Not saying we are perfect but we are the best available.

Answer 2

One thing most people forget is that the U.S. is not just a democracy, but rather a democratic republic. True democracy always fails eventually. Not to say that a republic democracy won't fail, as evidenced by the U.S. We are well on our way. A republic is governed by laws, which of course are necessary or we end up with chaos. The problem with our country today is that the people have lost their values which is the only thing that can ensure that a democracy wil succeed. I forget who it was, either Jefferson or Washington, that said democracy will stand only if the people are moral people. That is a big IF. And scary to think about considering our present day state of mind in America.

Answer 3

the U.S. is not the best example of Freedom and Democracy, HOWEVER..my own beliefs of Freedom and Democracy is one were there is VERY LITTLE government intervention, taxes are super low (forbes and his flat tax come to mind), and yes..the people's vote matters, not the results of the electoral college..

California has probably the best example of Democracy (a Direct Democracy) however the state constitution makes the phone book look like a short story.

Freedom, in the US our freedoms seem to be dwindling further and further into non-existence. There are multiple causes though, the govt for one, the ACLU is another group responsible for the further dwindling of human rights in the United States.

it's not as simple as asking someone though what is Freedom and what is democracy, b/c all our views are going to be different..
But that is probably the true freedom right there..all of us having our opinion and the ability to express it freely..

Answer 4

Freedom is liberty to do what one thinks right.
Democracy is based on the footing -by the people, for the people and of the people.
Every person aged 18 is a voter in India the largest democracy of the world.He is entitled to vote and elect a member of his choice from the citizens of his country .In other words you are the king maker.The representatives you elect is going to rule the country according the will of elected people.Theoretically everything is fine in a democratic society.Practically there are several issues that could also be solved gradually by appropriate legislation's and administrative measures.

With regard to US it is a presidential form of governance.That means they elect the head of state directly and the elected person has vast powers.

In Indian democracy it is the prime minster who is heading the Government.He is responsible to Parliament.This system has an advantage over the Presidential system of US.The main advantage is the collective wisdom of a nation will prevail in matters of national importance.In case of US President can go wrong in many ways.If you are an observer of recent happening you must be knowing how Americans are at the receiving end because of their Presidents decisions.

Success of a democracy lies in the awareness and patriotic sense of citizens of the country.People should also not forget their own duties and responsibilities as a citizen.

Answer 5

Any system of government be it dictatorship, democracy or socialist states are staffed by humans. Therein lies the rub. Humans are the molecules that constitute forms of government. If the building blocks are corrupt no system of government will be good enough. To change the building blocks it will take a lot of introspection, the seven deadly sins comes to mind, greed in particular. As long as governments are in the hands of people dictated by greed laws can be bought and sold at will for people able to pay the right price. So instead of focusing on the forms of government it will be worthwhile to focus on social morals and its reward systems.

Answer 6

You can never have absolute freedom (do ANYTHING you want) because then you have anarchy. But within the constraints of CITIZEN VOTED LAWS for everyone's good, In the United States I have the freedoms to worship freely the religion I choose, and basically live my life the way I see fit. I can get in a car and travel anywhere in my country without "papers" and check points. If a cop stops me I don't have to fear for my safety, they are the "good guys" and work For ME the citizen. No religious leader or dictator telling us how to live. I can have the job or own the business I want, and my success or my failure is in my own hands. marriage is MY choice (no arranged or forced marriages) and very basic things like that. Oh, and I have the right to contradict my government and try to change it if I don't like the way things are done!

Answer 7

To begin with, the U.S. is actually a representative republic, not a democracy. The power elite there act on the principle if you say it often enough, people will believe it.

Which is why people in the U.S. are absolutely convinced that they have a monopoly on freedom.

Answer 8

Freedom does not mean a licence to do anything as one likes and dislikes.However tolerance is a virtue in democracy if at all it exist.

Answer 9

Freedom is the power imparted to you to act the way you want to.

Democracy is the political power imparted to a person with respect to his nation.

Both of these powers also impart some duties to you. everyone loves to avail its powers but when it comes to duties, people fail.

US is a doing well because of the citizens over there. They remember there duties as Americans. Look at this example, they are happy with America's triumph over Iraq, where as we Indians would have criticised our government like hell if they would have done it. That's cos we are allowed more power and also cos they believe in policies of their government.

Answer 10

us is back with India against democracy