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Why do you

think people and
nations continue
to struggle toward
more democratic
government? Explain.

Why do you think people and nations continue to struggle toward more democratic government-example-1

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Attempts to define democracy are further complicated by the differences between the democracy of ancient Greece and contemporary democracy. Classical Athenian democracy was based on the ideals of full political participation of all citizens, a strong sense of community, the sovereignty of the people, and equality of all citizens under law.12 Modern democracy, on the other hand, relies on elected representatives and tends to draw a distinction between the public and private spheres, thereby eroding the bonds of community and fostering individualism. Because most writers use the term democracy to apply to modern, representative political systems, I will call such regimes democracies even if they fall short of the ancient Greek ideal of direct participatory democracy. Sorry!!! Just LOVE to write/type.... Hope that helps!!!

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