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Democracy In The Philippines Essay

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I used to think that the Philippines needed an authoritarian. The country has been under a so-called democratic system for decades yet there have been numerous cases of corruption in the government. Not that the presence of corruption automatically results to a non-democratic system but the failure in “effective participation, gaining an enlightened understanding, control of the agenda, and inclusion of adults” (these are four out of the five standards that Robert Dahl requires for a democracy) are somehow the root causes of what has made this country problematic. Filipinos no longer rule themselves but continue to put blue bloods into positions, handing them more power to get richer. The system itself is not the main problem, of course there …show more content…

Once the authoritarian sets a rule, it becomes a rule. The downside to this is that since there is only one with power, only one will have to foresee all the problems that could come. The leader may have advisers to consult (only if he or she wishes) but ultimately, the decisions are made by him or her alone, regardless of how citizens would react. At least with a democratic system, people get to voice out their opinions and suggestions that could improve laws and strengthen the bond of the leaders and followers. Another downside to the authoritarian rule would be the complete loss of freedom. Basic rights would cease to exist. No economic freedom to work, buy, or sell, no political freedom to say anything against the ruler at all, and no socio-cultural freedom to simply live life. Everything would be dictated for the sake of the authoritarian vision.

It would not be irresponsible to say that order and discipline can be achieved in a democratic state. It is possible, but there will not be immediate results and it will take years for change to be evident. The government and people of the Philippines have a lot to work on if it is still wants to be a democracy that it claims to be. We cannot pattern a group’s democraticness on Dahl’s criteria alone, but his points are clearly needed for a rightful

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