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CLASSICAL LIBERALISM By Noah Nissani Copyright 1998 -- Authorized free distribution of non-modified copies for non-commercial purposes. Chapter V POLITICS -- Part II Contents: 1. Laws 2. Punishment 3. Debts 4. Democracy 5. Kinds of Democracy 5.1. Representative 5.2. Parliamentary 6. Elections 7. Leadership 1. Laws Substitution of the rule of man with the rule of law is the prime requisite for assuring citizen's liberty. The rule of the law requires the submission of all, citizens and governors, to the law (L1). The rule of law, while preserving citizens' freedom by imposing strict limitations to the men in charge of governmental functions, must be strong enough to assure order and security. Without the latter, someone will sooner or later seize the power with the satisfaction and support of the people. The ascension to power of all dictators in the 20th century, and perhaps throughout history, has occurred when weak democratic...

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