#democracy

account_balance  What are the basic principles of democracy?

Democracy is a form of government in which power is vested in the people and exercised by them directly or through their elected representatives. The...    Read more

poll  Why do we have to wait so long to find out who won the election?

As election night comes to an end, many people eagerly await the announcement of who has won. However, it can often take several days or even weeks...    Read more

history  Why did the Tiananmen Square protests occur?

The Tiananmen Square protests of 1989 were a series of pro-democracy protests in Beijing, China, which were eventually suppressed by the Chinese...    Read more

account_balance  How did the Founding Fathers view the concept of representative government and its importance to a democracy?

The Founding Fathers, who created the Constitution of the United States, believed that representative government was an essential component of a...    Read more

history_edu  Why do politicians get to keep their jobs for so long?

Politicians often keep their jobs for long periods of time for a variety of reasons. One reason is the power of incumbency, which refers to the...    Read more

gavel  What was the significance of the Roman legal system, and how did it impact the development of democracy?

The Roman legal system was a significant development in the ancient world, and its influence can still be seen in legal systems today. The system was...    Read more

gavel  How did the Founding Fathers view the concept of civic virtue and its importance to a democracy?

The Founding Fathers of the United States were deeply concerned with the concept of civic virtue and its importance to a democracy. Civic virtue...    Read more

groups  Why do we have political parties?

Political parties are an essential feature of democratic systems around the world. They play a significant role in shaping political decisions and...    Read more

description  What is citizen journalism?

Citizen journalism refers to the practice of ordinary individuals, who are not professional journalists, reporting news and information in different...    Read more

description  What is the role of the press in a democracy?

The press plays a vital role in a democracy by providing the public with information that enables them to make informed decisions. This information...    Read more