POLI 330N Week 1 Discussion: Determining Democracy

Initial Post Instructions

For the initial post, respond to one of the following options, and label the beginning of your post indicating either Option 1 or Option 2:

  • Option 1:Does democracy require equality of income or wealth? Discuss why democracy might make a country more or less egalitarian?
  • Option 2: Healthcare is a shared power between the federal government and individual states. Outline and describe a federal healthcare policy and contrast it with one policy in the healthcare system of the State in which you currently reside. (These can be any policies as long as they are healthcare policies).

Be sure to make connections between your ideas and conclusions and the research, concepts, terms, and theory we are discussing this week.

Follow-Up Post Instructions

  •    You may choose either Option 1 or 2 for your Follow-Up post.
    •    Respond to at least one peer.
    •    Further the dialogue by providing more information and clarification.
    •    Include a minimum of 1 scholarly source meaningfully to demonstrate much depth. A scholarly source can include your textbook, assigned readings, or additional scholarly research.

SOLUTION:

Option 1: Does democracy require equality of income or wealth? Discuss why democracy might make a country more or less egalitarian?

In response to the discussion about whether democracy requires equality of income or wealth, I agree that while democracy does not necessitate equal income, it can certainly influence how fair a society is.
Democracy, as defined by the Chamberlain College of Nursing (2024) as “a system of self-government by the people, meaning we are the majority and the majority rules,” underscores the importance of everyone having a say. When people vote for policies they support, it can lead to changes that promote more equality, thereby enhancing societal fairness.
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