HISTORY OF DEMOCRACY FROM GREECE TILL NOWADAYS BASIS

HISTORY OF DEMOCRACY FROM GREECE TILL NOWADAYS, BASIS OF DEMOCRACY - RISKS AND LACK OF DEMOCRATIC TOTALITARIANISM TILL TODAY. Made by: Niya Andreeva

Democracy A system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives. (Oxford dictionary)

Democracy “Demos” common people “Kratos” strength

Birthplace of democracy For the first time it appeared in ancient Greek.

POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE EFFECTS OF DEMOCRACY Positive effects of democracy Negative effects of democracy • • Corruption • People do not use their right to vote • New decisions = a lot of time • • Freedom of speech and expression Everyone can be a part of the administration A person’s vote matters

PLATO

Plato • Ancient Greek philosopher • The founder of the Academy in Athens • First reflects and points out in a systematic way the positive features of the democratic public apparatus.

• People who live in the polis have political freedom. • Democracy is good as a form of management. • Plato was the first to describe the forms in which democracy can be realized.

• There are signs of chaos in the nation. • Often the governors change. Plato wrote the weaknesses of democracy: • Decisions are slow.

ARISTOTLE

Aristotle • An ancient Greek philosopher • Born in the city of Stagira, Chalkidice

ARISTOTLE AND DEMOCRACY • Expands the notion of values. Aristotle • Proves the most stable social foundation. • Systematizes the options of direct democracy.

Totalitariani sm A system of government that is centralized and dictatorial and requires complete subservience to the state. (Oxford dictionary)

POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE EFFECTS OF TOTALITARIANISM Positive effects of totalitarianism Negative effects of totalitarianism • Very clear on who has power. • Decisions left to one person. • Can be done very efficiently. • Opposition may be jailed.

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