Question

How can democracy be reformed and deepened? Suggest some guidelines.

Answer 1

• Freedom of the Press

• Transparent and Fair elections

• A simple and proportional electoral system

• Freedom of protest and speech

• Separation of Church and State

• Separation of the judicial, executive and legislative branch

• Devolved/local elections to elect representatives to decide upon local issues

• An Independent judiciary, hence not elected

Answer 2

Deepen Democracy

Explanation:

We can deepen democracy by ensuring the below:

1. Fair elections.
2. Free press.
3. Decision making is clearly defined by norms and regulations.
4. Power is not concentrated on the hands of a single person.
5. Decisions made are transparent to the public.
6. Citizens have a right to hold the government accountable for their decisions or examine the process by which the decision was arrived at.
7. Accommodate diversity in the social structure.
8. Establish local government and vertical division of power.