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Democracy Explained- 12 Types - Direct, Representative, Parliamentary, Presidential, Social, Liberal
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- Опубликовано: 23 окт 2023
- Did you know there are over a dozen types of Democracy? Hey, it’s Dan Zimmerman, welcome back to Illustrate to Educate. In this video we’ll take a very brief look at 12 different types of democracy.
- Direct Democracy
- Representative Democracy
- Parliamentary Democracy
- Presidential Democracy
- Federal Democracy
- Social Democracy
- Liberal Democracy
- Participatory Democracy
- Consensus Democracy
- Illiberal Democracy
- Electronic Democracy
- Economic Democracy
First, what is Democracy? Democracy is a system of government in which the power to make decisions and influence policies is vested in the hands of the people. It's a form of government that emphasizes the participation of citizens in the decision-making process and aims to protect their rights and interests. There are several different types of democracy, each with its own characteristics and variations. Let's take a brief look at each type.
First there’s Direct Democracy. In a direct democracy, citizens have a direct role in making decisions. They participate in policy-making, often through referendums or town hall meetings. This system is most practical in small communities or on specific issues.
Next is Representative Democracy (or Indirect Democracy) In this type of democracy, citizens elect representatives to make decisions on their behalf. These representatives create laws and policies, and they are held accountable through periodic elections. Representative democracies are more common in larger, complex societies.
Then there’s Parliamentary Democracy. In a parliamentary democracy, the executive branch derives its legitimacy from, and is accountable to, the legislature (parliament). The head of state and head of government are often separate roles, with the latter typically being the leader of the majority party in parliament.
Fourth is Presidential Democracy. In a presidential democracy, the executive branch is separate from the legislative branch. The president is the head of state and government, elected separately from the legislature. The United States is a notable example of a presidential democracy.
Then there’s Federal Democracy. In a federal democracy, power is divided between a central government and regional or state governments. Both levels of government have their own set of powers and responsibilities. Federal democracies are often used in large countries to accommodate regional diversity.
After that is Social Democracy. Social democracy combines democratic governance with a commitment to social and economic policies that promote equality and social welfare. It typically involves a mixed-market economy with strong social safety nets.
Seventh is Liberal Democracy. Liberal democracies are characterized by not only majority rule and the protection of individual rights but also the rule of law, an independent judiciary, and a free press. They aim to balance majority will with the protection of minority rights.
Then there’s Participatory Democracy. This form emphasizes the active participation of citizens in decision-making processes beyond just voting. It often involves community-based initiatives, citizen assemblies, and deliberative forums.
After that is Consensus Democracy In consensus democracies, decision-making aims to achieve broad agreement and compromise among various political actors and interest groups. This approach is common in countries with diverse populations.
Number 10 is Illiberal Democracy. In illiberal democracies, there is a facade of democratic elections, but in practice, civil liberties, freedom of the press, and the rule of law may be undermined or restricted.
Next there’s Electronic Democracy or E-Democracy. This involves the use of digital technology, such as the internet and electronic voting systems, to enhance citizen participation and decision-making processes.
Lastly, Economic democracy refers to a system in which economic decisions and resources are distributed more equally among the members of a society. It aims to give individuals and communities a greater say in how economic activities are organized and how wealth is distributed. This can be achieved through various means, such as workplace cooperatives, participatory budgeting, and policies that promote income equality.
It's important to keep in mind that the implementation and effectiveness of these democracy types can vary widely from one country to another. Each type has its strengths and weaknesses, and the choice of democratic system often depends on historical, cultural, and political factors. Democracy continues to evolve, and different countries may adopt hybrid systems or adapt their democratic institutions to better suit their needs.
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Make a video on direct democracy
Can you talk about the terms like Authoritarianism, Totalitarianism, & Dictatorship?
Yeah I need to do those. They’ve been on my list for a good while and I think those would be excellent. 👍🏼
@@IllustratetoEducate This is important to understand not just in history such as interwar period, WWII, to even the Cold War where you have the capitalist, Democratic United States to the communist, Authoritarian Soviet Union as two major superpowers. But also, today as well, especially how some people confuse the terms like fascist, socialist, communist, and marxist. Even though, they’re different ideologies from one another, especially Nazism and Communism. They’re not the same thing. So, I would like to see that. Thank you so much.
Most definitely! Thank you for the recommendations!
Democracy is the best, thanks for the video
Democracy, people voting only for their own self interest.
So grateful for your channel. It helps me to better understand .
Much of this content I did not know. Thanks I2E!
Thank you for always being a supporter of the channel!
@@IllustratetoEducateso grateful for your channel. I’ve been wanting to understand our Government more. Wanting to be more informed and that you do, inform.
@@rebeccazuckman9059 thank you! I’m glad you found the channel!
Democracy:
Perfect equality of opportunity
-Aristotle
Gee never knew there were so many democracies. 👍
wait till you find out about the different numerous models of each of these types of democracies
@@axyspianostudio Geeze
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Democracy is when two wolves and a lamb are deciding whats for dinner.
American democracy is where sheep vote for which wolf they think is less likely to eat them specifically.
Exactly
I don't understand
@@JELJI study more and research more and u will know
Autocracy is one wolf deciding for two lambs what’s for dinner
Excellent video. The US was the first on implementing the presidencialist system. However, is not a democracy but a Republic. Most of the types of democracy can be seems in the US as well.
We are a constitutional republic that is run as a representative democracy. The Presidential democracy isn’t quite what we have as Congress actually has more power than the President.
We are a constitutional republic that is run as a representative democracy. The Presidential democracy isn’t quite what we have as Congress actually has more power than the President. Two things can be true at the same time.
@@saxyben81 exactly but works like checks and balances.
Direct Democracy is also known as True Democracy... all the other types are plutocrat machina... also, the ancient Greeks called "representation" a trick of tyranny.
These are not types of democracy. They are sets of arrangements that can be packaged together to create different types of democracy. This presentation also displays a significant western bias in not even mentioning Chinese Democracy. Like it or not, political scientists in this country with 20% of the worlds population consider democracy to be a central feature of the Chinese Political System and they have just as much right as the west does to define the term in anyway that makes sense to them.
I am Chinese, and China's history is a continuous succession of dynasties. However, the main reason for the downfall of each dynasty has generally started with capitalists acquiring land from farmers. With a large amount of land, capitalists even formed powerful private armies and began to infiltrate politics. Eventually, collusion between government officials and capitalists led to the corruption of the dynasty, causing unbearable suffering for the people and ultimately overthrowing the dynasty.
In modern China, land is stipulated to be owned by the state, and the state decides how the land is used, with no one able to resist. It is unthinkable for capitalists to control the central government. There is no multi-party competition; only one party represents China. Based on its own historical experience, China believes that if private rights are not well controlled, the country will once again face demise. Therefore, China considers public rights equally important, which is different from the strong emphasis on democracy in the West.
So when we observe Western elections and see various capitalists donating money to candidates, it feels like watching a show.
However, our system is considered authoritarian by the Western world, haha. But the government believes that we cannot simply adopt Western systems; instead, we selectively learn from them and combine them with our own historical experiences. This essentially sums up the current situation.
Where is conservative democracy?
I guess it didn’t make the cut. Sorry about that. :(