How much should the public be involved in government decisions
Who makes political decisions is a controversial issue. Throughout history decisions have been both decided by one group or by a democratic system like Canada. ... Were decisions better made by the educated men then the uneducated men? ... Hitler was controversially brought into power by the people of Germany through a democracy and when he came to power he pushed all other political parties out of the government. ... Political decision making should be made so it respects the wishes of the majority through a democratic system with respect for minority rights. A political democratic system works well in many countries because it allows the people to have an opinion and a say in the government. ... Recalls, referendums and plebiscites also give the electorates a say in the government allowing for majority thoughts to be heard. ... In 1980 and 1995 Quebec wanted to separate and the government decided to involve the citizens with a referendum. ... The recall legislature was then found retroactive and discontinued therefore allowing the government to avoid listening to the majority. Also Bill Clinton was in a recent interview with abc on the topic of the California recall of Gray Davis and stated that, “Politicians are put into power to make hard decisions and then the people vote them out because they do not like the choices made even though they are for the good of the people. ... The NAFTA actually created more jobs in Canada and Brian Mulroney was thanked by being elected out of government. ... Decisions are made based on what the majority wants therefore many people are involved in democratic decision making, making the process long to pass laws so minority rights are not overlooked.