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10 minutes class

I talked to my family for about 10 minutes long about democratic and non democratic countries.And I pretty much could tell that there would be some arguments in this conversation,I began by talking about what are democratic and non democratic countries.

People have the power to choose who leads the government in democracies. Consider the US, where we elect mayors, senators, presidents, and even school board members every few years. Giving people a voice is the main goal. Another excellent example is India, the largest democracy in the world. It’s incredible that over a billion people cast ballots there. In addition to being a democracy, Germany prioritizes human rights and sound economic principles. Democracies frequently collaborate to address global challenges like climate change or human rights concerns because they place a high value on freedom, equality, and cooperation.

Let’s now discuss non-democratic nations. In these settings, a single individual, a political party, or a family holds all the authority, and the general public has little influence over how things are conducted. One notable example is China. Although it has one of the strongest economies in the world and is governed by the Communist Party, its citizens are not allowed to freely express themselves or vote for their leaders like we do here. North Korea goes one step further, with the Kim family ruling and the government controlling nearly every element of citizens’ life.

So why is this important to us? Global politics, trade, and even our everyday lives are impacted by these systems. For instance, although both China and the United States are superpowers, their divergent political systems lead to competition and occasionally conflict, particularly in the areas of trade and technology. Then there is Saudi Arabia, which affects oil prices around the world, or India, a democracy that encourages collaboration on matters such as climate change. From how much we pay for gas to how nations engage with one another on the international scene, these nations’ systems influence everything.

In the end, Even though some countries appear they’re democratic but they’re not.i would say that being a democratic country is having a voice and a choice,You have a freedom of choice in deciding what you want best for your country.however, non democratic countries focus more on having power and control and obviously each one of them have there advantages and disadvantages.

One Comment

  • Shawna M. Brandle (she/her)

    Donia, this sounds like a great introductory discussion- well done! I’m sorry you didn’t get into the arguments that happened- on my good teaching days, I think of those as “lively engaged discussions with passionate, intelligent students” :o)