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'''Guardrails of Democracy''' |
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The term "Guardrails of Democracy" and its various permutations such as "Constitutional Guardrails", generally refers to the legal mechanisms that prevent [[Democracy]] from devolving into a non-democratic state such as [[authoritarianism]] or [[Totalitarianism]]. |
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| ⚫ | The sentiment behind the term "Guardians for Democracy" dates to at least the 18th century where the American [[Founding Fathers of the United States|Founders]] wrestled with what a modern democracy might look like and how to sustain it. The original Greek concept of Democracy, according to [[Herodotus]], dates to the 430s B.C.E. |
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'''Guardrail Examples in the United States''' |
'''Guardrail Examples in the United States''' |
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In the U.S., the guardrails are primarily found in the the [[Constitution of the United States|Constitution]] and the body of domestic law that has developed since 1787. |
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== References == |
== References == |
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Guardrails of Democracy
The term "Guardrails of Democracy" and its various permutations such as "Constitutional Guardrails", generally refers to the legal mechanisms that prevent Democracy from devolving into a non-democratic state such as authoritarianism or Totalitarianism.
The sentiment behind the term "Guardians for Democracy" dates to at least the 18th century where the American Founders wrestled with what a modern democracy might look like and how to sustain it. The original Greek concept of Democracy, according to Herodotus, dates to the 430s B.C.E.
Guardrail Examples in the United States
In the U.S., the guardrails are primarily found in the the Constitution and the body of domestic law that has developed since 1787.
References
Bibliography
- Wright, Benjamin F., Ed. The Federalist, The Famous Papers of the Principles of American Government, New York: MetroBooks, 2002.