Differences between substantive and procedural democracy
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Procedural democracy is a democracy in which the people or citizens of the state have less influence than in traditional . This type of democracy is characterized by voters choosing to elect representatives in free elections.
Substantive democracy is a form of democracy in which the outcome of elections is representative of the people. In other words, substantive democracy is a form of democracy that functions in the interest of the governed.
Although a country may allow all citizens of age to vote, this characteristic does not necessarily qualify it as a substantive democracy.
For example: North Korea's official name is the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. While its constitution might pay lip service to elections and the importance of the people, it has no substantive democracy. This is common in many dictatorships where "elections" are held and the dictator is conveniently elected by 99% of the people for the 50th year in a row.
It's easy to have laws and a constitution (the framework or procedures) which proclaim democracy as the guiding principle of government, but that doesn't mean a county actually operates democratically (that the country is democratic in substance).
Similarly, you might have countries like the US and South Africa whose constitutions say certain things and certain procedures are followed, but in practice are not substantive. This can be seen, for example, anytime a national poll shows the general public support X by a huge margin, yet the elected officials oppose it or ignore the will of the people. (They were elected democratically but are not acting democratically).
Procedural Democracy Versus Substantive Democracy:
Substantive democracy is a form of democracy in which the outcome of elections is representative of the people. In other words, substantive democracy is a form of democracy that functions in the interest of the governed.
Although a country may allow all citizens of age to vote, this characteristic does not necessarily qualify it as a substantive democracy.
For example: North Korea's official name is the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. While its constitution might pay lip service to elections and the importance of the people, it has no substantive democracy. This is common in many dictatorships where "elections" are held and the dictator is conveniently elected by 99% of the people for the 50th year in a row.
It's easy to have laws and a constitution (the framework or procedures) which proclaim democracy as the guiding principle of government, but that doesn't mean a county actually operates democratically (that the country is democratic in substance).
Similarly, you might have countries like the US and South Africa whose constitutions say certain things and certain procedures are followed, but in practice are not substantive. This can be seen, for example, anytime a national poll shows the general public support X by a huge margin, yet the elected officials oppose it or ignore the will of the people. (They were elected democratically but are not acting democratically).
Procedural Democracy Versus Substantive Democracy:
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The following are the differences between substantive and procedural democracy:
1. Substantive democracy is a type of democracy where people used to elect their delegates and each vote counts and hold about equal value. Whereas, procedural democracy is a type of democracy that functions in the interest of the governed.
2. Substantive democracy can be described as a functional democracy. On the other hand, procedural democracy can be described as a republic wherein the basic arrangements and conventions are in place.
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