Democracy is the highest form of development of society. Decisions regarding the satisfaction of common goods and interests are made by the people themselves in a collective manner. Only society is the only legitimate source of power.
Leaders are elected through fair elections.
In a democratic society, in the first place are such values as legality, justice, equality, freedom, human rights, and the absence of abuse of power.
What is a democratic republic
A democratic republic is a form of government. Power belongs to the bodies elected by the people or their representatives for a specific period.
A democratic republic is a form of building a society where the population can always independently intervene in the process of solving pressing issues. The exercise of this right is carried out by means of a popular vote - a referendum.
A democratic republic is equal rights of citizens, freedom of the press and speech, manifestations. Such a system implies control over power structures and the absence of arbitrariness.
A democratic republic is an effective system of state power. The functions of the elected leaders cannot go beyond the limits of the allocated powers.
The bourgeois-democratic republic is a special form of building a state in which officially the people have freedom and equality. But real power belongs to the bourgeoisie. In other words, the rights and freedoms of people are limited in favor of “special citizens”. Liberal democracy is the antipode to true democracy.
Democratic Federal Republic - the division of power in the state between several bodies. At the same time, the general rule of democratic governance with all related rights and freedoms of citizens must be respected in the country.
Common Signs of Democratic Republics
Almost all countries with the phrase “democratic republic” in their name put socialism at the head of the state system.
The party system most often consists of one party. The lack of proper criticism from the opposition ultimately leads to the inevitable abuse of power.
The terms of the leaders are unlimited. There is no real possibility of changing them. There is a restriction on human rights.
Below are the most famous countries in the name of which there is a phrase "democratic republic".
DPRK
The Democratic People's Republic of Korea was formed on September 9, 1948. A popular unofficial name is North Korea.
The capital of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea is the city of Pyongyang.
Officially, all the fullness of power belongs to the “Labor Party”, namely to the peasants, intelligentsia, and working people. Its head, and concurrently and the head of state is the third representative of the dynasty of rulers - Kim Jong-un.
Formally, there are two more parties. "Social Democratic" and "Young Friends of the Heavenly Way Religion. Of course, in all matters they agreed with representatives of the Labor Party.
The Democratic Republic of Korea uses the Juche ideology in building its society, which means that one must rely solely on one's own strength.
The form of government is a parliamentary republic. The number of parties is one.
The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea has a rather low gross domestic product (GDP) of $ 1,200 per capita.
The human development index (standard of living, literacy, longevity and education) is low.
The capital of the People’s Democratic Republic of Korea, the city of Pyongyang, is also the country's largest metropolis.
The population of the state is mono-ethnic. More than 99% of the inhabitants are Koreans.
DPRK economic situation
The state economy is planned. Without exception, all sectors (economy, industry, trade) are under tight control.
Until the seventies of the twentieth century, the financial condition of the republic increased. The economy worked, development took place.
But after a significant increase in spending on the military industry, growth indicators became negative. Over the past thirty years there has been an impoverishment of the population, default, devaluation of the national currency.
Despite a certain amount of foreign investment, significant progress in economic development is not observed.
A considerable part of the costs of the military industry is spent on the nuclear program. According to official data, the first successful trials were held in 2005.
In the early nineties, the country was seized by famine, which led to the death of several thousand inhabitants. After what happened, there were some concessions in the development of private enterprise.
Suffrage comes from the age of seventeen. Once every five years, non-alternative parliamentary elections are held (Supreme National Assembly).
The capital of the Democratic Republic of Korea is the place from which the fifth largest army of the world, which is approximately eleven million, is controlled.
DMKR
The Democratic Republic of the Congo is one of the largest states on the African continent (the eleventh in the world). Also among the first in terms of population (almost seventy-eight million people). From 1971 to 1997 it was called Zaire.
The huge size of the state and a good human resource "did not stop" the country for many years to be on the top list of the poorest countries on the planet. In 2012, this sad rating was even topped.
The human resource index is low. GDP per capita does not exceed three hundred dollars.
May 1960 was supposed to be truly a turning point in the history of the country - the famous freedom fighter Patrice Lumumba was at the head of the parliament . Already in June, the state gained independence from Belgium.
In September of that year, the newly made Prime Minister was ousted by the president.
A wave of rebellions swept across the country, completely stopped only by UN troops in 1963.
As a result of the 1965 coup, the head of state was also removed. Mobutu Sese Seko comes to power.
First of all, the newly-made dictator introduces a one-party system - the "People's Movement of the Revolution." Throughout this time, the country was shocked by rebellion and rebellion. Mobutu often practiced public executions.
Situation in the country
The state is mired in corruption and bribery. And, of course, in poverty. The head of government had personal locks, a modern fleet of vehicles, as well as a small "nest egg" equal to the country's external debt. The logical outcome was several defaults. Over the past 60 years, the country has never come out of the crisis.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo maintained a strong personality cult. Mobutu was called the "father of the people", "the savior of the nation" and other equally flattering epithets. His portraits and badges were everywhere, even Sese Seko watched “severely” from cash notes.
For a long time, the ruler adhered to pro-American politics. But after the end of the Cold War, relations between countries sharply worsened.
The country after the departure of the dictator
Sese Seko remained at the helm of power until 1997, was ousted due to the assassination attempt. The ruler fled the country and in the same year died in Morocco.
The situation did not improve much when Laurent-Desire Kabila came to power - the same cult of personality, lack of elections.
Relative stabilization came with the advent of his son - the end of the civil war and some improvement in the economic situation.
DRA
The Democratic Republic of Afghanistan is a state that did not last on the political map of the world for fifteen years (from April 1978 to April 1992).
The number of parties is one.
The history of the state began with a revolution that brought to power the representatives of the People's Democratic Party. But resistance within the country only intensified.
After several months of difficult confrontation and the change of several leaders, Amin Hafizullah comes to power . In foreign policy, the new "steering" decided to focus on the United States. As a result, he was killed, and supporters of socialism with a "pro-Soviet" course came to power. The troops of the USSR were introduced into the country.
Soviet period
The flag was replaced and Islamic designations with symbols of statehood were excluded. Of course, a large part of the population was against these changes and actively resisted military force from outside. The constant sabotage and attacks of government forces nullified attempts to reconstruct roads, bridges, medical facilities, the housing sector, and schools. The rebels destroyed supporters of the new government, infrastructure, crops, vehicles.
The powerful help of the USSR in economic and military terms allowed the state to even develop little by little. But a considerable part of the territory was behind the "dushmans."
After the withdrawal of Soviet troops in 1989, in conditions of international isolation, the Democratic Republic of Afghanistan lasted no more than three years. In April 1992, the capital was captured by the rebels, and Islam was returned to the dominant role.
Despite the long years of life actually under military conditions, this democratic republic causes nostalgia for some of the citizens of the country - at this time there was a serious improvement in infrastructure. Such support cost the USSR eight billion dollars a year, more than fifteen thousand dead soldiers and the urgent need for psychological support for soldiers in subsequent years.
SADR
The Sahara Arab Democratic Republic borders Algeria, Mauritania and Morocco. This is a partially recognized state.
From the very first days, residents living in this territory had to fight for independence.
Since the late nineteenth century, it has been a colony of Spain. The local liberation movement and claims to the territory by Morocco forced the Spaniards to retreat. In 1975, agreements were signed in Madrid.
Spain divided its former colony between Morocco and Mauritania.
Liberation movement
Of course, the liberation movement (POLISARIO) did not suit such a way out of the situation. And clashes continued with the Arab countries.
The comprehensive support of Algeria helped to remove Mauritania from the arena of events already in 1976 and to abandon claims in the territory. However, these lands immediately partially passed under the banner of a strong army of Morocco.
POLISARIO owns about 20% of the desired territory.
Since then, the conflict has been in limbo. Both sides consider the territory their own. At any time, hostilities can be resumed.
GDR
The German Democratic Republic lasted a fairly long period of time - from October 7, 1949 to October 3, 1990.
After the end of World War II, the territory of Germany was divided into three zones of occupation, subsequently transformed into two.
The first, which was influenced by the Western capitalist countries, later received the name of Germany. GDR was focused on the Soviet Union.
The democratic republic of Germany set its main goal in the struggle against capitalism. Formally, the country was independent, but in reality all significant issues were resolved not without the help of Moscow.
Position in the state
A branched branch of the police, law enforcement agencies, special services, and counterintelligence has been created throughout the country. A robust whistleblower network has been established. Family members often became scammers.
The first and only president was the German Communist Wilhelm Peak. There were several political parties - conservative, liberal, left-nationalist, agrarian-conservative. However, even in the Constitution it was spelled out that the ruling party is a communist one.
The Soviet Union invested a lot of money in rebuilding the country. Being close to the capitalist "neighbor" forced to go to great expenses. In the GDR, radio electronics, optics, the construction of railway equipment, the automotive and chemical industries, and shipbuilding were developed. In many respects, development has surpassed the regions of the USSR.
In parallel with successes in the economy, each resident felt that he was under the scrutiny of special services. Traveling abroad was extremely problematic.
More than twenty-five years have passed since the reunification of Germany. The period of the GDR is assessed ambiguously. Someone remembers him with nostalgia, and someone with hatred.
DDR
Russian democratic republic lasted only a few hours of the sixth January 1918 after the declaration of the Constituent Assembly headed by VM Chernov. It was planned to unite the territories and national autonomies of the former Russian Empire. The device is federated.
The Democratic Republic of Russia was to be ruled by a one-year president. He was vested with broad powers, up to the dismissal of ministers and leadership of the army.
The head of state was planned to be elected by a bicameral parliament. The capital of the republic was the city of Petrograd.
On the same day, January 6, 1918, a decree was issued on the dissolution of the All-Russian Constituent Assembly. Together with this body, federal education has also gone down in history.