The Author Asserts That Democracies Are Characterized by Individual Rights

question 30

Essay

The author asserts that democracies are characterized by individual rights, competitive elections, the rule of law, a civil society and civic culture, and capitalism and affluence. Are any of these unnecessary for a democratic system? Which one(s) and why? OR , why are all these characteristics necessary?

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Definitions:

Capitalism Spread

Refers to the global expansion and dominance of capitalist economic systems, characterized by private ownership, market competition, and the pursuit of profit.

Helping Poor Countries

Efforts or policies aimed at improving the economic, educational, and social conditions of countries with lower levels of development.

Dependency Theorist

Scholars who analyze international relations in terms of the dependency of underdeveloped nations on developed countries, attributing disparities in economic development to the exploitation of peripheral countries by core countries.

Globalization

The process of interaction and integration among people, companies, and governments worldwide, often characterized by global economic, cultural, and technological exchange.