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A '''democracy''' is a form of [[government]], which literally means "rule by the people," by the means of achieving a consensus by votes. In a representative democracy, holders of political office are chosen by [[election]]. |
A '''democracy''' is a form of [[government]], which literally means "rule by the people," by the means of achieving a consensus by votes. In a representative democracy, holders of political office are chosen by [[election]]. |
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| − | Following the fall of the [[Second Dynasty]] in the [[16th century]], the [[Klingon Empire]] was ruled by a council elected by the people. This was the first and only experiment in Klingon democracy and was known for producing several notable [[reform]]s. [[24th century]] [[Klingon]] [[ |
+ | Following the fall of the [[Second Dynasty]] in the [[16th century]], the [[Klingon Empire]] was ruled by a council elected by the people. This was the first and only experiment in Klingon democracy and was known for producing several notable [[reform]]s. [[24th century]] [[Klingon]] [[historian]]s were critical of the period, naming it "[[The Dark Time]]". The experiment ended after 10 years with the beginning of the [[Klingon Third Dynasty|Third Dynasty]]. ({{DS9|You Are Cordially Invited}}) |
| − | The inhabitants of [[Platonius]] followed the teachings of [[Plato]], with a few adaptations, however, their society was, according to [[Parmen]], "the most democratic society conceivable." He further stated that "anyone can, at any moment, be or do anything he wishes, even to becoming ruler of Platonius if his [[brain|mind]] is strong enough." ({{TOS|Plato's Stepchildren}}) |
+ | The inhabitants of [[Platonius]] followed the teachings of [[Plato]], with a few adaptations, however, their society was, according to [[Parmen]], "the most democratic society conceivable." He further stated that "''anyone can, at any moment, be or do anything he wishes, even to becoming ruler of Platonius if his [[brain|mind]] is strong enough.''" ({{TOS|Plato's Stepchildren}}) |
The [[Federation]] itself was of a democratic body. During the [[first Klingon-Federation War]], [[Commander]] [[Kor]] told [[Captain]] [[James T. Kirk]] that he felt that the people of the Federation were much like the [[Klingon]]s. Kirk noted that unlike the [[Klingon Empire]], the Federation was a democracy, however, Kor clarified that he was not referring to "minor ideological differences," but instead meant similar "as a species". ({{TOS|Errand of Mercy}}) |
The [[Federation]] itself was of a democratic body. During the [[first Klingon-Federation War]], [[Commander]] [[Kor]] told [[Captain]] [[James T. Kirk]] that he felt that the people of the Federation were much like the [[Klingon]]s. Kirk noted that unlike the [[Klingon Empire]], the Federation was a democracy, however, Kor clarified that he was not referring to "minor ideological differences," but instead meant similar "as a species". ({{TOS|Errand of Mercy}}) |
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| ⚫ | When the {{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701}} was cornered by a [[First Federation]] [[Balok's cube|buoy]], the panicked [[Lieutenant]] [[Dave Bailey]] exclaimed to [[Captain]] [[James Kirk]] that they had [[phaser]] weapons, and that he voted they "blast it." Kirk, however, felt otherwise, stating, "''I'll keep that in mind, Mr. Bailey, when this becomes a democracy.''" ({{TOS|The Corbomite Maneuver}}) |
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| − | However, unlike the Federation goverment itself, life aboard [[Starfleet]] [[starship|vessel]]s is operated by rule of the [[chain of command]]. |
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| ⚫ | During [[Captain]] [[Kathryn Janeway]]'s plan to form an [[alliance]] with the [[Kazon]], [[Commander]] [[Chakotay]] voiced his opinion about how "''a lot of the crew feel they haven't had the chance to voice their opinions''" about the situation. Janeway, however, held to her decision, stating, "''this isn't a democracy, Chakotay. I can't run [[USS Voyager|this ship]] by consensus.''" ({{VOY|Alliances}}) |
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| ⚫ | When the {{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701}} was cornered by a [[First Federation]] [[Balok's cube|buoy]], the panicked [[Lieutenant]] [[Dave Bailey]] exclaimed to [[Captain]] [[James Kirk]] that they had [[phaser]] weapons, and that he voted they "blast it." Kirk, however, felt otherwise, stating, "I'll keep that in mind, Mr. Bailey, when this becomes a democracy." ({{TOS|The Corbomite Maneuver}}) |
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| ⚫ | During [[Captain]] [[Kathryn Janeway]]'s plan to form an [[alliance]] with the [[Kazon]], [[Commander]] [[Chakotay]] voiced his opinion about how "a lot of the crew feel they haven't had the chance to voice their opinions" about the situation. Janeway, however, held to her decision, stating, "this isn't a democracy, Chakotay. I can't run this ship by consensus." ({{VOY|Alliances}}) |
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Revision as of 14:05, 1 June 2014
A democracy is a form of government, which literally means "rule by the people," by the means of achieving a consensus by votes. In a representative democracy, holders of political office are chosen by election.
Following the fall of the Second Dynasty in the 16th century, the Klingon Empire was ruled by a council elected by the people. This was the first and only experiment in Klingon democracy and was known for producing several notable reforms. 24th century Klingon historians were critical of the period, naming it "The Dark Time". The experiment ended after 10 years with the beginning of the Third Dynasty. (DS9: "You Are Cordially Invited")
The inhabitants of Platonius followed the teachings of Plato, with a few adaptations, however, their society was, according to Parmen, "the most democratic society conceivable." He further stated that "anyone can, at any moment, be or do anything he wishes, even to becoming ruler of Platonius if his mind is strong enough." (TOS: "Plato's Stepchildren")
The Federation itself was of a democratic body. During the first Klingon-Federation War, Commander Kor told Captain James T. Kirk that he felt that the people of the Federation were much like the Klingons. Kirk noted that unlike the Klingon Empire, the Federation was a democracy, however, Kor clarified that he was not referring to "minor ideological differences," but instead meant similar "as a species". (TOS: "Errand of Mercy")
When the USS Enterprise was cornered by a First Federation buoy, the panicked Lieutenant Dave Bailey exclaimed to Captain James Kirk that they had phaser weapons, and that he voted they "blast it." Kirk, however, felt otherwise, stating, "I'll keep that in mind, Mr. Bailey, when this becomes a democracy." (TOS: "The Corbomite Maneuver")
During Captain Kathryn Janeway's plan to form an alliance with the Kazon, Commander Chakotay voiced his opinion about how "a lot of the crew feel they haven't had the chance to voice their opinions" about the situation. Janeway, however, held to her decision, stating, "this isn't a democracy, Chakotay. I can't run this ship by consensus." (VOY: "Alliances")