Democracy

What is
democracy?
• Government
• The people
• The people?
• Human rights
Two types of democracy
• Direct democracy

• Representative democracy
 The origins

• Athens
• Dêmos + krátos
• Direct democracy
• All citizens
• Excluding women, slaves, youths
Mass media

• Very important

• Diverse and real news

• Concerns

• Poorly informed -> bad choices

• Example: Hungary
Pros and cons with democracy
Pros:
• Everyone is listened to
• Equality and no discrimination (at least
on paper)
• Freedom of speech, religion, culture
• War is rarely declared
• Secure, safe society
• Non-selfish ruling
• (Education and healthcare for everyone)
Cons:
• Slow governing
• The politicians focus on being popular, not
making good decisions
• Politicians may lie to get votes
• Minorities may be ignored
• Voters may not have complete information
• Voters may vote only by own interest
• Elections are expensive
Democracy in the world
• Lives in a democracy – doesn’t live in a
democracy: 46% – 54%
• Top countries: • From the bottom:
1. Norway 1. Afghanistan
2. New Zealand 2. Myanmar
3. Finland 3. North Korea
4. Sweden
5. Iceland
6. Denmark
7. Ireland
8. Taiwan
…
26. Usa

Information from 2021, compiled by the Economist Intelligence Unit

Why did I choose this?

• I think it’s an interesting subject

• It is important

• The world needs to change

• We have responsibility
Thanks for listening