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PSCI1100A- Final Exam – Nisarg P. Joshi (101215049) 1 Carleton University Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering PSCI 1100A – Democracy in Theory & Practice Final Exam Submitted to: Said Yaqub Ibrahimi Submitted by: Nisarg P. Joshi Student No.: 101215049 Section: A Date: 19-08-2023

PSCI1100A- Final Exam – Nisarg P. Joshi (101215049) 2 Question 1: The course’s discussions were mostly based on the two textbooks. How do you compare the idea of democracy in Dahl’s “On Democracy” with Grugel and Bishop’s “Democratizations.”? What are the similarities and differences between the two and which textbook provides your ideal definition of democracy and why? Answer 1: The concept of polyarchy is Dahl's main premise in "On Democracy." Multiple centers of power and authority are characteristics of the governing structure known as polyarchy. Political authority is shared across several institutions, groups, and people under a polyarchic system [1]. This power sharing arrangement aims to balance and represent many interests while preventing any one group or entity from monopolizing power. Elected Representatives, Inclusiveness, Civil Liberties, Competitive Elections, Limited Government Power, Effective Participation, and Political Equality are only a few of Dahl's key characteristics of polyarchy that he lists [1]. The book "Democratization" by Grugel and Bishop, which focuses on the processes of democratization across many settings, offers a more descriptive and diversified view on democracy. Here is a summary of how democracy is described in their work: It examines the complexity and variety of democratization processes all around the world [2]. They stress that there is no one form of democracy that works for all countries and that democratization can occur along several pathways depending on historical, cultural, economic, and political variables. Global Influences: The book emphasizes how factors from around the world shape democratization processes [2]. International organizations, economic pressures, global advocacy networks, and the dissemination of concepts about governance and human rights are a few examples of these impacts. Grugel and Bishop

PSCI1100A- Final Exam – Nisarg P. Joshi (101215049) 3 draw attention to the importance of civil society and social movements in advancing democratization. Pressure on governments to enact democratic changes can come from grassroots movements, citizen action, and the demands of civil society organizations [2]. Grugel and Bishop's "Democratization" focuses on understanding the many experiences of democratization throughout the world, in contrast to Dahl's normative framework. Their method considers how regional and global forces interact, the function of civil society, and the complexity of democratization processes, providing a more nuanced understanding of the difficulties and variances in the spread of democracy [2]. Similarities: Both writings discuss the complexity of the democratic idea. They understand that democracy is a flexible idea that may take on many shapes depending on historical and cultural contexts. Both texts recognize the value of political rights and public engagement. Differences: Dahl places a more emphasis on articulating the fundamental traits of a democratic system and offering a normative framework for assessing democratic practices. Understanding the various paths of democratization in various circumstances is the main goal of Grugel and Bishop [1]. Grugel and Bishop's work is more empirical, and case-study focused, whereas Dahl's is more theoretical and philosophical. Grugel and Bishop take into account more general sociological issues that affect democratization, while Dahl's idea of "polyarchy" places an emphasis on institutional elements like elections [2]. Since Dahl's "On Democracy" presents a single, normative concept of democracy, I will choose Grugel and Bishop's "Democratization" as my ideal definition of democracy. Instead, their work focuses on the many democratization processes and experiences

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