Democracy(1st Task)

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DEMOCRACY


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WHAT IS DEMOCRACY?

According to Jayum A Jawan in Malaysian Politics &

Government, democracy has been defined in many

ways.

They share one common element i.e. power thatresides and emanates from the peoples.

One popular definitionthe government of the

people, by the people and for the people.

Overall, many people thinks that democracy is a form

of government whereby the citizen can control their

own way (Cunningham, 1987).


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According to Britannica Precise Encyclopedia - form

of government in which supreme power is vested in

the people and exercised by them directly or

indirectly through a system of representation usually

involving periodic free elections.

From Wikipedia, the term comes from:

- the Greek: - (dmokrata) "rule of the

people, was coined from (dmos) "people" &

(krtos) "power"


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ELEMENTS OF DEMOCRACY

A political system for choosing & replacing the

government through free and fair elections.

The active participation of the people as citizens in

politics & civics life. Protection of the human rights of all citizens.

A rule of law in which the laws & procedures apply

equally to all citizens.


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FORMS OF DEMOCRACY

Direct

Representative

Parliamentary


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DIRECT DEMOCRACY

A political system where the citizens participate in the

decision-making personally, contrary to relying on

intermediaries or representatives.

Original form of democracy that existed in Athens era. Direct democracy is a form of government that was

formed exclusively for Athens.

This form of democracy can be applied in Athens because

Athens is a country with small number of citizens theparticipation of people in making the decision can be

realised.


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REPRESENTATIVE DEMOCRACY

A process which the idea & ideals of democracy is

sustained in modern nation states.

A system which free men exercise their rights

through free association. They elect among themselves members to represent

them.


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Not a perfect system for various obvious reasons:

i. Unless associations of men always reach a

consensus, representatives elected only merelyrepresents those who had voted for them.

ii. Based on the first pass the pole system, there is

possibility that elected representatives have only

marginally won their respective constituencies.

iii. Imposing a minimum condition to winning.

iv. Common complaints against elected

representatives are that once elected they tendedto lose sight of their main duties and

responsibilities.


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PARLIAMENTARY DEMOCRACY

Government is appointed by parliamentary

representatives as opposed to a 'presidential rule'

wherein the President is both head of state and the

head of government and is elected by the voters. Politics power are equally divided according to the

parliament.

Must have a parliament no matter whether complex

and written or according to the life principles.


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The government is elected by the parliament based

on a majority.

Parliament is elected for a legislative period,dissolution and early new elections possible if a clear

majority cannot be established.

Government members must be elected as a

members of parliament.


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EXAMPLES OF DEMOCRACY

MALAYSIA

Parliamentary democracy with Constitutional

Monarchy.

The Federal Constitution was legislated with thesetting up of conditions for the system to exist.

One of Parliamentary Democracys condition is the

division of the administrative power into three parts:- Legislative

- Judiciary

- Administrative/Executive


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ADVANTAGES OF DEMOCRACY

Democracy gives attention to the importance of

citizens

Form basically through equal principles

It guaranteed the freedom as human rights

It gives right to elect the government

It improves the quality of life

Encourage the spirit of being responsible andcollaborative

Suitable to change social, politic and economy


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DISADVANTAGES OF DEMOCRACY

Not a form of majority government

Make the struggle for power become easier

The people didnt know the governments policy

Instability frequent change of government

Unequal rights

Ineffective during crisis


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ISSUES

Irresponsible politicians

- doesnt do the things that they promised in their

manifesto.

- forget their duties & responsibilities to the people.

- use peoples money.


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IMPLICATIONS

o The people suffered.

o The governments money spent with unbeneficial

things.

o Unstable economy.

o Poor people can never improve the life.


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REFERENCES

Jayum A Jawan. (2003). Malaysian politics & government (pp71-82). Retrieved July 18, 2010. Shah Alam: KarismaPublications Sdn. Bhd.

Mohd Faisal Syam Abdol Hazis. (2004). Perkembangan Politik Ekonomi di Malaysia dan Asia Timur: Demokrasi Digital diMalaysia (pp 1-19). Retrieved July 18, 2010. Kota Samarahan:Universiti Malaysia Sarawak.

K. Ramanathan. (2003). Asas Sains Politik (pp 414-460).Retrieved July 18, 2010. Shah Alam: Penerbit Fajar Bakti Sdn.

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