Search This Blog

October 21, 2015

Democracy

In this video you will see what it takes to make a democracy work and why it gives its people so many freedoms and protections.            

Take a look at What is Democracy? to learn about the main elements and principles of a democratic government. Also don't forget to understand democracy through the lens of history which will provide more context for its present day form. Start with democracy in Ancient Greece, then The Magna Carta and its importance to democracy. Lastly, consider reading about Rousseau's idea of the General Will of the people.

Source: TED Talks

No comments: