Democratic Self-Government

The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution, “We the People”. It’s about control of the government body by its own members - citizens. Citizenship is a bond that extends beyond basic kinship to unite people of different genetic backgrounds. It is a legal status defined by civil, political and social rights. It generally describes the relationship between a person and the overall political ruling body. In other words, it signifies a membership in that body, on the basis that the people generally have some political participation.Citizenship in ancient times was simpler than the modern world, as it described the changing relationship between an individual and the state. As the world grew, citizenship began to take …show more content…
On the other hand, a civic-republican that emphasizes political participation, where its citizenship means an active relation with specific privileges and obligations. The idea of citizenship relating to a democratic self-government has a lot do with what is a good citizen. The liberals would consider a good citizen as someone that is deeply engaged in political life, up-to-date with the major issues of public debate and an informed voter. The conservatives offer a more contrasting point of view, they consider a good citizen as someone who rules the argument to pursue and support their passions, they are more concerned with protecting their rights and private goods. In other words, citizens from a disadvantaged background may lack the material and social independence to develop an independent mind that is needed to be a good citizen. Then you have the third group of people that stands in the middle and does not want to be …show more content…
Unfortunately, there are many who do not feel the need to be involved yet what sustains a democratic government is that it 's ruled by the people for the people. “A good state is one whose model citizen is also a good person.” In an era where individuals are questioning the legitimacy and wisdom of unregulated free markets, where issues are being raised on the most efficient form of economic activity and the best role for government in an economy. Without citizen involvement in the government society could lead to dictatorship or monarchy. Human nature has never manage total supremacy