Difference between revisions of "Democracy"
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| − | The colonization of Mars may go along with advancements in social structures and leadership. Representative democracy is likely to be the most wanted kind of government. | + | The colonization of Mars may go along with advancements in social structures and leadership. Representative democracy is likely to be the most wanted kind of government. A high number of colonists should be required before a democratic system makes sense. |
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| + | ==Direct Democracy== | ||
| + | Direct democracy would elect a number of representatives with the highest number of votes without using undemocratic voting system. | ||
==With Elections== | ==With Elections== | ||
| − | Just like on Earth the government of a martian society can be elected by the colonists. | + | Just like on Earth the government of a martian society can be elected by the colonists. |
==Without Elections== | ==Without Elections== | ||
| − | Representative democracy can work without elections, as well. Modelled on the ancient Athenian democracy the martian people can chose to selection the government members by lottery, which can be regarded as a more democratic principle. Unlike the Athenian democracy the parliament on Mars allows every adult member of the martian community to be selected, including women. | + | Representative democracy can work without elections, as well. Modelled on the ancient Athenian democracy the martian people can chose to selection the government members by lottery, which can be regarded as a more democratic principle. Unlike the Athenian democracy the parliament on Mars allows every adult member of the martian community to be selected, including women. |
==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
Revision as of 02:13, 29 June 2008
The colonization of Mars may go along with advancements in social structures and leadership. Representative democracy is likely to be the most wanted kind of government. A high number of colonists should be required before a democratic system makes sense.
Direct Democracy
Direct democracy would elect a number of representatives with the highest number of votes without using undemocratic voting system.
With Elections
Just like on Earth the government of a martian society can be elected by the colonists.
Without Elections
Representative democracy can work without elections, as well. Modelled on the ancient Athenian democracy the martian people can chose to selection the government members by lottery, which can be regarded as a more democratic principle. Unlike the Athenian democracy the parliament on Mars allows every adult member of the martian community to be selected, including women.
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