In this essay, one will discuss, compare and contrast two liberal democracies. The two countries in question will be the United States of America and the Republic of South Africa. One will note that the United States is a more established liberal democracy while South Africa's democracy is a young liberal democracy. This essay will explain what liberal democracy is and there are critical things that this essay will compare between these two democracies. Amongst them will be their constitution, bill of rights, and separation of powers. Thus, the similarities and differences will be illustrated and then the conclusion will be made.
According to Macpherson, (1977) liberal democracy is a political philosophy and a system of government in which democracy operates in a representative manner in the values of liberalism. Macpherson, (1977) mentions that this democracy is characterised by unbiased, open, and competitive elections between diverse political parties. According to him, liberal democracy is also charecterised by the separation of powers that different arms of government are allocated. Macpherson, (1977) further mentions that liberal democracy is guided by law which is the part of the public, it has equal protection of human rights, political freedom and civil liberties. However, liberal …show more content…
According to Goldstone, (1997) the constitution mentions that Bill of Rights is a foundation of democracy in South Africa. He says that the bill of rights affirms the rights of the public and also demonstrate the democratic values of human dignity, freedom and equality. It therefore, binds on the government. (Goldstone, 1997) mentions that Section 8 provides that the bill binds the executive, the judiciary and all organs of state. “South Africa belongs to all who live in it, united or in our diversity” (Mbeki,
According to Macpherson, (1977) liberal democracy is a political philosophy and a system of government in which democracy operates in a representative manner in the values of liberalism. Macpherson, (1977) mentions that this democracy is characterised by unbiased, open, and competitive elections between diverse political parties. According to him, liberal democracy is also charecterised by the separation of powers that different arms of government are allocated. Macpherson, (1977) further mentions that liberal democracy is guided by law which is the part of the public, it has equal protection of human rights, political freedom and civil liberties. However, liberal …show more content…
According to Goldstone, (1997) the constitution mentions that Bill of Rights is a foundation of democracy in South Africa. He says that the bill of rights affirms the rights of the public and also demonstrate the democratic values of human dignity, freedom and equality. It therefore, binds on the government. (Goldstone, 1997) mentions that Section 8 provides that the bill binds the executive, the judiciary and all organs of state. “South Africa belongs to all who live in it, united or in our diversity” (Mbeki,