Democracy and Society Size

Abstract: A 5 page paper assessing the question, "Is a democracy more likely to flourish as a large or as a small republic?" Using the views of James Madison and John Stuart Mill, the paper concludes that the concept of "the greater good" is applicable to societies of any size, but it appears to be more workable and practical in the smaller society. Likely this is the very reason that Madison promoted states' rights with such vigor, and it may explain at least in part the difficulty that the federal government has in operating efficiently and in true reflection of the wishes of the people of the country. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

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Catagory: Philosophy Of Religion, God'S Existence & Freewill

Subcatagory: Philosophy

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