Tag: Proportional representation

Day 12 (p. 207 to 227 continued): Unrestricted freedom of association can be dangerous in some cases, such as states that lack universal suffrage. Is the demand for democracy exceeding its supply today?

  Tocqueville considers whether restrictions should be placed on the freedom of association, particularly with respect to political parties.   Tocqueville turns his attention to… Continue reading Day 12 (p. 207 to 227 continued): Unrestricted freedom of association can be dangerous in some cases, such as states that lack universal suffrage. Is the demand for democracy exceeding its supply today?

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Day 6 (p. 109 to 124): Reading Tocqueville reminds us that we can forget the original reasons for particular laws, such as maintaining public order, which should lead us to refrain from taking fences down unless we know the reasons they were put up. Do we really want proportional representation?

Tocqueville analyzes the effect of having a constitution in America and how it is set up. Among other things, he is comparing this with the… Continue reading Day 6 (p. 109 to 124): Reading Tocqueville reminds us that we can forget the original reasons for particular laws, such as maintaining public order, which should lead us to refrain from taking fences down unless we know the reasons they were put up. Do we really want proportional representation?

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