I am debating this and would like your input thank you.
2007-07-09 07:09:30 · 6 answers · asked by jwurm99 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Government
The nature of power ensures inequality in every system.
Democracy (whether a pure polyarchy or a representative republic like the USA has) is basically might-makes-right system. Whoever is in the majority has more power, and gets to use that power to enforce their beliefs on the minority.
The US Constitution is the primary balancing agent, ensuring that the tyranny of the current majority (whoever that is at any given time, not just today) cannot impose too much against the minority in certain topics -- religion, speech, etc.
2007-07-09 07:25:18 · answer #1 · answered by coragryph 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
No, it's not the power but how the power is or can be attained that is more open to manipulation. The question should be
Does the nature of money assure ...
2007-07-09 14:16:29 · answer #2 · answered by Ben 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, IMO it's the complacency of human nature that causes inequality. In the U.S. e.g., how can 535 in congress or one puppet in the White House subvert the will of the majority? People won't stand together!
2007-07-09 14:16:33 · answer #3 · answered by angrycelt 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Those with power (money) give it to their heirs (or friends). Contrary to the myth, the US is NOT a meritocracy. An elite group of well connected individuals keep themselves at the reign.
Bush is even the cousin of the Queen of England. I guess it is just a coincidence!
2007-07-09 14:19:16 · answer #4 · answered by Craig L 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes. In this day, power means money and connections. If one does not aquire both through fair or foul means then power can not be gained.
2007-07-09 14:12:49 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
No it does not.
2007-07-09 14:40:44 · answer #6 · answered by ♥ Mel 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋