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What is the purpose of elections and do they guarantee a democracy?
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IP 10410 - Comparative Politics Coursework essay: "What is the purpose of elections and do they guarantee a democracy?" (1569 Words) Benjamin M. Unsworth (010800186) What is the purpose of elections and do they guarantee a democracy? The term 'democracy' derives from Greek, translating to "the rules of the people". However, in modern times the definition of 'democracy' has been expanded, to describe a (Liberal) philosophy that insists on the right and the capacity of a people, acting either directly or through representatives, to control their institutions for their own purposes. This ethos insists on the right and the capacity of a people, acting either directly or through representatives, to control their institutions for their own purposes and insists that necessary restraints be imposed only by the consent of the majority and that they conform to the principle of equality. The aim of elections must, therefore, be to form a polity as close as possible to this...
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