eunsong kwon W8. Additional Questions Assignment

 Q. How healthy is korean democracy? Is gerrymandering a problem in korea? Are there some other problems threatening korean democracy?

A. Looking at the voter turnout rate for the recent April general election in Korea, I think that the people are trying to keep our country's democracy healthy in that many citizens are interested in politics and are voting. However, the factor that threatens our country's democracy seems to be political corruption by politicians or businessmen. This undermines public trust in democratic institutions and processes.

 

Q. Would you like to have more say in the political decision making? Should we transform our representative democracies to direct democracies and make politicians obsolete?

A. No. If we change representative democracy to direct democracy, we will be able to better express the voices of the people, but it will also cause confusion. There may be groups that abuse this, and the country may go in a bad direction as a result.

 

<Activitiy> : Chose a coutnry from the map at and discuss its democratic freedom.

-Russia : In Russia, concerns about democratic freedoms have been raised in recent years. Press freedom is limited and citizens who express dissenting opinions may be subject to disciplinary action or surveillance.

-Canada : Canada is known as a country where democratic freedom is well guaranteed. The Canadian Constitution gurantees freedom of expression, freedom of the press, freedom of religion, and freedom of association. We are also promoting policies that respect multiculturalrism and promote diversity.

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