Difference between revisions of "Democratically elected"
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{{cquote|Genuine [[democracy]], of course, requires substantially more than democratic [[election]]s. Even countries that hold reasonably competitive elections may lack [[constitutional]] limits on [[government]]al power, deprive citizens of basic rights, or lack tolerance of religious or [[ethnic]] minorities. Indeed, in some circumstances, elections can sharpen ethnic differences or exacerbate communal tensions. To build genuine democracy, societies must foster a democratic culture and the rule of law in addition to holding democratic elections. [http://usinfo.state.gov/dd/eng_democracy_dialogues/elections/elections_essay.html]}} | {{cquote|Genuine [[democracy]], of course, requires substantially more than democratic [[election]]s. Even countries that hold reasonably competitive elections may lack [[constitutional]] limits on [[government]]al power, deprive citizens of basic rights, or lack tolerance of religious or [[ethnic]] minorities. Indeed, in some circumstances, elections can sharpen ethnic differences or exacerbate communal tensions. To build genuine democracy, societies must foster a democratic culture and the rule of law in addition to holding democratic elections. [http://usinfo.state.gov/dd/eng_democracy_dialogues/elections/elections_essay.html]}} | ||
Revision as of 21:10, June 23, 2008
It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with [[::democracy|democracy]]. (Discuss)
| “ | Genuine democracy, of course, requires substantially more than democratic elections. Even countries that hold reasonably competitive elections may lack constitutional limits on governmental power, deprive citizens of basic rights, or lack tolerance of religious or ethnic minorities. Indeed, in some circumstances, elections can sharpen ethnic differences or exacerbate communal tensions. To build genuine democracy, societies must foster a democratic culture and the rule of law in addition to holding democratic elections. [1] | ” |