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Democracy

Group 4
What is Democracy?
• Democracy is a form of government in which
the supreme power is vested in the people and
exercised directly by them or by their elected
agents under free electoral system or a state of
society characterized by formal equality of
rights and privileges.

• It originates from the Greek word demos,


which means "people", and kratos, which
means "strength or power."
History of Democracy
• The history of democracy originated from
ancient Greece, particularly to the city-state
of Athens in the 5th century BCE. Athens is
often regarded as the birthplace of
democracy, where citizens had the
opportunity to participate in the decision-
making process and shape the policies of the
city-state. This direct form of democracy
allowed eligible citizens to gather in the
Assembly, debate issues, propose legislation,
and vote on important matters.
• In the Philippines, democracy arrived during the
colonial period under Spanish rule. The Spaniards
introduced some democratic institutions, such as
local governments and elections, although power
ultimately remained in the hands of the colonial
authorities.

• After the uprising of Filipinos against the


Spaniards, democracy continued to be fought for by
heroes like Jose Rizal and Emilio Aguinaldo.
Eventually, in the 20th century, after the American
occupation, the Commonwealth of the Philippines
was established in 1935, which allowed for a broader
implementation of democracy in the country.
Examples of Democratic
Practices
1. Freedom of Speech
The ability to express thoughts, opinions,
ideas, and perceptions freely.

2. Inclusiveness and Equality


The practice of embracing and accepting all
types of people in the society and treating them
with fair and just.

3.Suffrage
This is the right of a citizen to exercise the
process of voting to any political elections.
4.Citizen Participation
A process that gives person a chance to
make positive effects to public decisions and
can take initiative to improve quality of life,
work, and relationship between society and
government.

5. Right to Life
The right to live harmoniously in the
society, that no one has the right to punish,
kill, or destroy the sanctity of living.
6.Minority Rights
The right subject to members of ethnic
groups, religious groups, gender and sexual
circles.

7.Constitutional Government
Defined by the existence of a constitution
which may be a legal instrument or merely a
set of fixed norms or principles generally
accepted as the fundamental law of polity
that effectively controls the exercise of the
political power.
Importance of
Participation in
Democracy
•Democracy provides equality and
admission to opportunities for all its
citizens in the government.

•Democracy checks and balances the


government to prevent possible abuse of
political power from the officials.
•Democracy allows citizens to influence
and suggest policies and laws through
plebiscite in selecting delegates or
representatives.

•Democracy allows the popular majority


to oust a representative or a politician
who told too much power and abuses.
•Democracy promotes freedom where citizens
enjoy human rights, allow people to engage in
business and innovations.

•Democracy becomes competent, firm and


stable when the state is ruled with leaders
who have dedication and transparency.
UNDEMOCRATIC PRACTICES

Undemocratic practices undermine the


traditional bonds of family and kinship
threatened by the pressures of work,
urbanization and migration. The distancing of
government concerns from the lives of ordinary
people weakened customary forms of
accountability and led to a highly corrupt, self-
seeking, inefficient, and partisan state.
Participatory and
Representative
Democracy
Participatory Democracy

Participatory democracy emphasizes


direct involvement of citizens in decision-
making processes, where individuals
actively participate in shaping policies,
laws, and governance. Participatory
democracy emerged in various forms
throughout history, but it gained
significant attention and traction during
the late 20th century.
Representative Democracy

Representative democracy involves citizens


electing representatives to make decisions
on their behalf. It emerged in late 18th
century, notably with the establishment of
modern democratic institutions such as the
United States Constitution in 1787 and the
French Revolution in 1789.
Democratic Interventions
Prevailing in Political and
Social Institutions
Democratic Interventions Prevailing in
Political and Social Institutions

● Political dynasty is rampant in the


Philippines it happens when an elected
government official is succeeded by a member of
his household up to the first degree of
consanguinity or affinity and when several
members of the family occupies various
positions in the government. This make it
unfair to a new aspiring politician or talents to
penetrate and in effect it will decrease the level
of political participation among the populace.
● As citizens, to practice democracy
we should give fair chance to all
political candidates and not be
persuade patronizing political
dynasty.
• When applying for a government vacant
position, the responsible agency will
announce the vacancy to the public and
accept qualified applicants and evaluate
them all fairly with no personal interest of a
favored applicant to place in the position.
This is an example of democratic social
interventions. The same persons or families
were being tapped as vacancies arose should
no longer be practiced to achieve democracy
in the social institution.
Formulate a Viable
Undemocratic Practices
Undemocratic Practices evident everywhere
just like gender biases, poverty, political
marginalization, racial inequality, cultural
domination, crisis or representation and
politics of recognition. the biggest challenge
is how to stop it and make it right by
formulating a viable alternative.
GENDER BIASES- Occur when thereis unequal
treatment on Men and Women because of their
gender, in order to eliminate gender biases, we
should prohibit gender discrimination, learn
awareness and acceptance.
POVERTY- Is the state of being extremely poor.
some families remain poordue to lack of
opportunities, Educational and Skills to achieve
social equity the Philippine Government, launch
special Program like The Pantawid Pamilyang
Pilipino Program to eradicate poverty. Part of
the condition of the program is to provide family
development sessions to the grantees and this is
very helpful since front liners of the programare
educating parents at home.
Political marginalization- is an effect of political
exclusions that prevents or limits the enjoyment
of certain rights. just how women are less likely
to win a position in an election due to prejudice
so we should give fair chance to everyone
regardless of their gender.

Racial inequality- defined as disparity in


opportunity and treatment that occurs as a
result of someones race, an example of racial
inequality is asian students are more likely to
receive a scholarships from an asian non profit
organization.
Cultural domination- is defined as cultural
practice that is dominant within a particular
political social economic entity, in which
multiple cultures are present.
Thank You!!!

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