Democracy in China

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This paper defines the concept of democracy. The paper sums up the history of China, stating that, for the past two millennia, the geographic location now called China has been fought over by a handful of powerful families and tribes trying to gain the strongest hold upon the nation's economy. The paper explains that dynasty upon dynasty was formed, came to power, decayed, and was overthrown through the course of history. The paper contends that until very recently China could be categorized as a feudal nation. The paper explores China's rapid jump from being a feudal nation to a contender for world power with a furiously modern outlook.

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"Any democratic system for governing a group of people, small or large, must maintain the best interests of all the individuals involved. This general criterion must be upheld regardless of whether specifically what these best interests are cannot be unanimously agreed upon. Ideally, a democracy allows everyone involved an equal voice and vote regarding every decision that concerns that organization. Robert Dahl identifies the five primary components of the ideal democracy: "1. Effective participation. 2. Equality in voting. 3. Gaining enlightened understanding. 4. Exercising final control over the agenda. 5. Inclusion of adults." (Dahl 38). Essentially, along every step of the decision-making process each member of this association must have an equal opportunity to voice their opinions, vote, learn about the issues, choose what matters are to be considered, and everyone of age must be involved."

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