Introduction to Sociology / Q&A(10/17) / Mingyeong Kim

Q. In modern democracy really “the will of the people”?

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A : I think modern democracy comes from people's will. First of all, the meaning of democracy itself means that the sovereignty belongs to the people and that the people are the owners of the state. There are also cases where public opinion is gathered or a referendum is held when a system is implemented in modern society. In addition, the president, who is the representative of the democratic state, is elected by the votes of the people. This is also due to the will of the people, and I think that modern democracy depends on the will of the people.