Tuesday, May 20, 2008

Democracy creates stability in a society

Today, many nation states institutionalize democracy as their political system. However, it has its fair share of ups and downs. Most believe that democracy can bring about peace and progress in a country, while some feel that general public do not have the capabilities to make right decisions. So does democracy really creates stability in a society? Please voice your own opinions on this issues.

First, let me define a few terms so as to set the groundwork for the discussion. Democracy can be defined as a system of government which political sovereignty is retained by the people. The power is either exercised directly by the citizens or through their elected representatives. Stability, in this case, refers to stable development and growth in a country in terms of political, social and economic aspects.

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