Democracy
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Japan New Zealand Forum to build on partnership...pleased New Zealand and Japan are maintaining a strong commitment to this year's event. "When Phil Goff was there last year, he emphasised the shared values that underpin the relationship between our two countries, such as a common... In this article: Phil Goff, Lianne Dalziel, Democracy, Climate change, New Zealand Labour Party, Labour, Helen Clark, Japan, and Tokyo |
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The Australian | September 01, 2009
Fiji's suspension unfortunate, but inevitable
...New Zealand Labour Party Fiji's suspension from the Commonwealth is regrettable but inevitable given the failure to take any steps to restore democracy to Fijian people, says Labour Leader Phil Goff. Police have today confirmed...
In this article: Fiji, New Zealand Labour Party, Clayton Cosgrove, and Phil Goff
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Stuff | May 03, 2009
Key holds back Fiji trip blessing
...on New Zealand and the forum. "New Zealand and the Pacific need to speak together and it's clear what we need to say ... we have never supported the overthrow of democracy by military force." Maori Party co-leader Tariana Turia...
In this article: John Key, Fiji, New Zealand, Pita Sharples, Phil Goff, and Pacific
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Govt denies democracy ramming through Ak decisions
...ramming through Ak decisions Press Release: New Zealand Labour Party Government denies democracy, ramming through Auckland decisions without consultation The Government is ramming through without consultation decisions on Auckland...
In this article: Phil Goff, Auckland, and New Zealand Labour Party
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Local voices must not be lost in the rush
..."in the rush" Opposition Leader Phil Goff has called on the Government not to rush implementation of the Royal Commission's proposals for Auckland, saying there are problems with local democracy that need more thought. "Overall Labour...
In this article: Phil Goff, Auckland, John Key, Helen Clark, and Best interests
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Questions And Answers - 28 April 2009
That has been carried forward by the Government. The Government does believe there should be more democracy at a lower level, and that view is supported by the community chairs. Hon Phil Goff: Will the Prime Minister listen to, and...
In this article: John Key, Phil Goff, Bill English, New Zealand, Auckland, and Trevor Mallard
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Democracy is a system of government in which either the actual governing is carried out by the people governed (direct democracy), or the power to do so is granted by them (as in representative democracy). The term is derived from the Greek δημοκρατία (dēmokratía), "popular government", which was coined from (dêmos), "people" and κράτος (krátos), meaning "power" in the middle of the fifth-fourth century BC to denote the political systems then existing in some Greek city-states, notably Athens following a popular uprising in 508 BC.
In political theory, democracy describes a small number of related forms of government and also a political philosophy. Even though there is no specific, universally accepted definition of 'democracy', there are two principles that any definition of democracy includes, equality and freedom. These principles are reflected by all citizens being equal before the law, and having equal access to power. Additionally, all citizens are able to enjoy legitimized freedoms and liberties, which are usually protected by a constitution.
There are several varieties of democracy, some of which provide better representation and more freedoms for their citizens than others. However, if any democracy is not carefully legislated to avoid an uneven distribution of political power with balances, such as the separation of powers, then a branch of the system of rule could accumulate power and become harmful to the democracy itself.
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