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Athenian democracy was created as a way to give common people a say in the running of government. What would be some advantages of a Democratic system compared to a system where a king had total control? what would be some disadvantages?

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  • Advantages:
  • People would feel like they had control, which would legitimize the government.
  • Government actions might reflect more accurately what people wanted.
  • There would be less anger or resentment at government actions.
  • Disadvantages:
  • The government might make decisions more slowly.
  • Voters may be uninformed and can be manipulated.
  • It might be difficult to stick to long-term goals.

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The issue with democratic systems versus a republic or a constitutional monarchy, whereas there is a Magna Carta, or otherwise any guaranteed protection of the people's rights is that it can be voted away to a majority.

An unelected king that has total control over his subjects with no restraint of power or protection for the people will make none the difference but that in a democracy that person was elected to have total control over his subjects.

The disadvantage, or advantage, of a democracy, is that the majority will always rule over the minority. Regardless of there protected rights.




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