democratic regime - one of the most complicated method of implementation, among other modes of politics.It arose in antiquity, and literally means "people's power".Since then, as in 1260 it was transferred to the "Politics" Aristotle first used the word "democracy" does not cease debate about its meaning and spirit of the regime.Along with the development of society and the evolution occurred in his understanding.
Thus, in ancient times, starting from the 5 century BC, a democratic regime is understood as the direct rule of citizens who lived in the policy with a small amount of the population.It was based on the desire of people to co-existence, to create wealth for all, to mutual respect.Decisions were made by majority of votes of free citizens (there were no more than one percent of the three million inhabitants).At the same time the old democratic regime had several qualifications: residency, citizenship and property.Then democracy is not considered the best mode, as in the case ruled not citizens who have a low level of political culture, and rulers.Democracy is a rapid transition to the power of the crowd, then turned into a tyranny.
next concept - legal or classic.It came at a time when the nation states were formed, occupying more territory than policies, characterized by conflict and the relationship between the Third Estate and the aristocracy.A new milestone in the development of this concept started after the French Revolution.The democratic regime has been considered it as such, that rejects elitism, the monarchy and form the target areas in society and politics.There was a need for a new relationship between citizens and the authorities related to the requirements of social equality and autonomy.Democracy is at this stage was a representative government, which is elected only by wealthy citizens.
modern interpretation of a democratic regime, there are several.Differences in them due to the lack of analysis of the principle of democracy.Supporters of the regulatory approach believe that the original model of democratic government is ideal, but in practice it has to adapt to practical issues.But proponents of empirically-descriptive approach believe that the regime is a collection of political procedures, the principles that have proved effective in practice.In this case, the government that the people no longer trust, is replaced by a completely bloodless and peaceful means.
Understanding this phenomenon is entirely dependent on whether any of its components in the focuses authors of different theories.
experience of thirty-five countries with a democratic political regime in practice, it allows you to select the following features and attributes:
1) of the Act applies to all.It is confirmed in the electoral process, when the people elect their representatives, and they, in turn, make important decisions for voters.The media, interest groups and independent people watching, so that the power they voted to fulfill this function.
2) Competition.This is the main event in a democracy, when all candidates are entitled to participate in competitive elections, compete for the right to represent the people's will.
3) The presence of several political parties, which helps people to make informed choices.
4) social, civil and political rights of the population.
Democratic regime is characterized by vulnerability in conditions that change frequently.At the same time, in stable societies with a high level of organization it is quite effective form of relationship between government and citizens.
