Although celebrated as a pioneering democracy, the United States devised a system of government that deviates from purely democratic principles through the
Constitution. That is, when assessing the intentions of the framers, the Constitution’s premeditated deviation from an absolute popular rule establishes a system of governance that prioritizes the security of American liberties. Moreover, by examining the nuances of the Constitution through the framers’ lenses, the departure from purely democratic ideals becomes all the more apparent. Nonetheless, the evolution of the Constitution not only highlights the nation’s willingness to veer away from a purely democratic stance, but also challenges the viability of antiquated democratic principles. As a result, despite paving the road for modern democracies, the American system of governance outlined by the Constitution dissatisfies emerging democracies around the world prompting new ways to pursue representation.
Contextualizing America’s Framework for Governance With Athenian democracy laying the foundation for future democracies, the question arises as to what closely emulates a true democracy.* Modern interpretations of democratic theory have developed into …show more content…
10 reveals the dangers of an overly democratic government conducive of factions that result in the tyranny of the majority. Madison argues that as long as the people are given the ability to think freely, to express their grievances, to gain various degrees of wealth, people will find ways to congregate and to pursue their agenda at the cost of infringing on the rights of others. It is of human nature to assemble with like-minded individuals, and therefore inevitable for factions to develop. Therefore, Madison argues that, in the best interest of the country, a republic would limit the powers of the Majority. A republic would help protect individual liberties from majority rule as it limits the scope of
Constitution. That is, when assessing the intentions of the framers, the Constitution’s premeditated deviation from an absolute popular rule establishes a system of governance that prioritizes the security of American liberties. Moreover, by examining the nuances of the Constitution through the framers’ lenses, the departure from purely democratic ideals becomes all the more apparent. Nonetheless, the evolution of the Constitution not only highlights the nation’s willingness to veer away from a purely democratic stance, but also challenges the viability of antiquated democratic principles. As a result, despite paving the road for modern democracies, the American system of governance outlined by the Constitution dissatisfies emerging democracies around the world prompting new ways to pursue representation.
Contextualizing America’s Framework for Governance With Athenian democracy laying the foundation for future democracies, the question arises as to what closely emulates a true democracy.* Modern interpretations of democratic theory have developed into …show more content…
10 reveals the dangers of an overly democratic government conducive of factions that result in the tyranny of the majority. Madison argues that as long as the people are given the ability to think freely, to express their grievances, to gain various degrees of wealth, people will find ways to congregate and to pursue their agenda at the cost of infringing on the rights of others. It is of human nature to assemble with like-minded individuals, and therefore inevitable for factions to develop. Therefore, Madison argues that, in the best interest of the country, a republic would limit the powers of the Majority. A republic would help protect individual liberties from majority rule as it limits the scope of