Considering that there is no universally agreed definition of democracy, let alone an ideal democracy, any discussion on an ideal vision of democracy may well be deemed as a futile exercise. But I contend that as Bangladesh is witnessing a reversal of democracy and, like elsewhere, anti-democratic forces are increasingly questioning the validity of democratic ideals, effectiveness of democratic institutions and suggesting an undemocratic system of governance as a new kind of democracy, it is imperative that we explore the meaning of democracy, both normatively and empirically, and lay out an ideal vision to aspire to and fight for. For constructing and elucidating an ideal vision of democracy I propose adopting a puzzle metaphor that includes at least three pieces the foundational principles, the essential attributes, and citizens expectations. Bringing these pieces would allow us to contextualise the concept and institutional arrangements of democracy in a particular country.
Ukraine adopts new and improved referendum law UkraineAlert by Alisa Shushkovska and Harald Jepsen
Ukraine s recently adopted National Referendum Law fulfills an election promise made by President Zelenskyy in 2019 to give the people of Ukraine greater and more direct influence over national policies. (REUTERS/Valentyn Ogirenko)
Ukrainians can once again decide on matters of national importance through the holding of national referendums thanks to a new legal framework that better aligns with international standards and good practice. The recent adoption of a new National Referendum Law fills a two-year legislative vacuum created in April 2018 when the previous, highly criticized referendum law from the time of ex-president Victor Yanukovych was wisely recalled as unconstitutional.
To improve the system, Nigeria should explore a bi-partisan electoral commission. A bi-partisan structure, with members presented by the different political parties.
The panel tasked with redrawing the political boundaries for California s legislative Assembly and Senate districts, as well as the state s 53 congressional House seats, based on the 2020 census is revving up its work as it strives to send the final maps to the secretary of state in time for next year s elections. It is expected the Golden State will lose at least one congressional district when the census bureau releases the results from the decennial tally of the country s population this summer.
Most of the 14 members of the 2020 Citizens Redistricting Commission have begun holding town halls in their regions of the state to educate the public about its work and how they can get involved. People can submit their own district maps for the panel to consider via the website www.drawmycacommunity.org before it tackles drawing the new boundaries in the fall.
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