Question
Different views on Representative Democracy
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Two rival views on democracy can be distinguished: a top-down or hierarchical view and an egalitarian view. The nature of society, humans and democracy appear to be very different in the ruler’s perspective than in the egalitarian perspective. Those in power usually prefer representative democracy that minimizes citizens’ power whereas for a majority of the people an egalitarian model of real democracy is preferable.
| Aspect | Ruler’s view top-down | People’s view egalitarian |
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