One reason city-states shifted to democracy was because the people wanted a say in the government. They wanted to be able to vote on laws.
1. It became necessary to consult the citizens as they refused to tolerate absolute rule by the upper class. 2. The upper class had to concede a say to the farmers and traders as they relied on them to fight and defend their properties, so limited democracies came into being. 3. Having got a taste for this, the lower classes pushed further for a radical form of democracy where they had all the say. - and 4. The people were then led astray by self-interested demagogues, which brought war, destruction and chaos, so the people reverted back to limited democracy.
Some technological inventions that we credit to the Ancient Greeks include the screw, water organ, torsion catapult, water clock and rotary mills. Most of this was developed during the 5th century BC. The Greeks also introduced the idea of a democratic government which they called "demokratia" (meaning "rule by the people"), the Olympic games and the Hippocratic Oath taken by medical professionals.
Democracy during the ancient Greek time differs from today because before only men could vote. Today all citizens 18 and older, are allowed to vote. A citizen's rights don't only apply to men. Citizens don't have to serve in the military to become citizens and no slaves are used anymore. Boys go to school after 13 or 14 and girls go to school today too. Females can participate in government and go to school. They aren't relied on to take care of the house and children. They can leave their homes as they want. There are no metics today.
The tyranny in Athens was terminated in 510 BCE when the tyrant Hippias was expelled. The aristocrats tried to re-establish their power, but Cleisthenes in 507 BCE established a democratic assembly.
Yes. Madison warned against the "tyranny of the majority" in a democracy.
Yes. Madison warned against the "tyranny of the majority" in a democracy.
yes Democracy is the Tyranny of the Majority. That's why we are supposed to be a Constitutional Republic. That way the minorities rights are protected against mob rule. The word democracy is not in the Declaration of Independence, or the Bill of Rights. Our founding fathers hated democracy. We the People have rights that no one can vote or legislate away. At least that's what was intended. Today the government is so out of control, they disregard the Constitution when ever they want. That's tyranny. When the government fear the people you have Freedom. When the people fear the government you have Tyranny.
When James Madison speaks of the "tyranny of the majority" he means that the private and self-serving interests of the majority sacrificing the public good. He solved this problem by making a large electorate and a representative government.
James Madison believed that America should not be ruled by America and that America was a Christian nation.James Madison was actually an early satanist. He actually wrote the earliest version of the satanic bible with Anton Levay later based his version on.
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The citizens can get a say in what is happening.
well, the idea of democracy is that everyone has a fair say in how their country is run. elections make this possible by letting people choose their own leader
Taxation without representation is tyranny means that it is unfair to have to pay taxes if uyou dont have a say in it............ Taxation without representation is tyranny means that it is unfair to have to pay taxes if uyou dont have a say in it............
Tyranny is a government ruled by a single person, or tyrannt. The people rarely, if ever, have a say in what he/she does in their all-powerful position.
Tyranny is a government ruled by a single person, or tyrannt. The people rarely, if ever, have a say in what he/she does in their all-powerful position.
Pros of direct democracy include increased citizen participation, more direct representation, and potential for greater accountability of government officials. However, cons can include the risk of majority tyranny, potential for uninformed decision-making, and inefficiency in decision-making due to the need to involve all citizens in the process.