W8.2 April 26 (Fri) - Hong gyeongmin(홍경민)

 

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Government refers to the system or group of people governing a nation. In a broad associated definition, it is divided into the legislative, executive, and judicial branches. The government serves as the means of implementing the organization's policies and as the mechanism for making policy decisions.

The concept of government emerged with the advent of agriculture. From the 17th century onwards, the form of enlightened despotism began to spread widely. Through monarchies, communism, and republics, many countries today have adopted and adhere to democracy.

Much of the concept of government is intertwined with politics. This is because, on the surface, all governments have an official legal form or an ideal form. Currently, governments are structured differently in each country. Although democracy is adopted by the majority of countries, various forms such as monarchy, communism, and republicanism are still in use.


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It was interesting to note that currently, more than half of the world's nations have adopted democracy. However, it's intriguing to observe that under governments where over a quarter of the world's population resides, there is a gradual authoritarian trend despite being democratically elected. This is because the term "democracy" itself implies that the people are the owners of the nation, but increasingly, it's being perceived that the representatives, as spokespersons for the people, are running the country according to their own preferences. In a democratic society, if the opinions of the citizens are not reflected and decisions are made according to the will of the representatives alone, it cannot truly be called a democratic society. I believe that those elected through the people's vote should behave accordingly.


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If you were to shape the form of government, what type would you adopt and why?

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