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    The document discusses how dissent is essential to democracy. It argues that dissent holds value in democratic theory by allowing for discussion of different viewpoints. Dissent also ensures that democracy is procedurally fair through elections and helps give voice to various interests in society. The document notes that absence of dissent can lead countries to become authoritarian and stagnate politically. While important for democracy, dissent must be carried out through constructive and peaceful means.

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    The document discusses how dissent is essential to democracy. It argues that dissent holds value in democratic theory by allowing for discussion of different viewpoints. Dissent also ensures that democracy is procedurally fair through elections and helps give voice to various interests in society. The document notes that absence of dissent can lead countries to become authoritarian and stagnate politically. While important for democracy, dissent must be carried out through constructive and peaceful means.

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    Essay Democracy

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    Dissent is the foundation of democracy

    Outline:
    1-Introduction:

    2-How dissent is the foundation of democracy?

    a-Dissent holds primary value in the theory of democracy (concept of general will by Rousseau)

    b-Inevitability of dissent for procedural democracy (electoral method)

    c-Necessity of dissent for interest articulation in democratic states

    i- Leads to protection of basic human rights (yellow vest movement in


    democratic France)

    ii-Efforts for rule of law based on dissenting moves( Independence of Judiciary


    movemnt in Pakistan)

    iii-Means of dissent help ensure civil liberties and social security( anti-
    corruption protests in Romania)

    d-Dissent as a measure to keep working of govt in check (protests against inflation in Iran)

    e-Growth of a thriving political culture demands presence of dissenting voices (Authoritarin


    Chinese system vs Westminster democracy)

    3-Repercussions of absence of dissent in a democracrtic state?

    a-Authoritarian and oligarchic tendencies follow (Turkish presidential system)

    b-Consistent infringments of the rights of people (Indian atrocities in kashmir)

    c-Political stagnation due to termination of dialogue and debate

    4-How dissent can play a conclusive role for successful democracy?

    a-By constructive criticism instead of political gimmicks

    b-Legal and constitutional viability of opposing demands

    c-Peaceful means of communication of demands


    d-Dissent not to be turned into violent actions

    5-Conclusion:

    Democracy cannot be successful in real terms if there are no dissenting voices but it
    should be constructive in essence.

    Introduction:

    Dissent solidifies the grounds of democracy by equipping it with tools off inclusivity,
    accommodativeness and collectivism.Civilization has traversed a long journey to reach the point
    of embodying tolerance for diverging views as a creditable norm. Hegel affirms that world spirit
    is heeding towards its destined path by the collision of opposing ideas. The clash of thesis and
    antithesis gives birth to the most noteworthy and productive ideas.As Democracy is
    synonymous to 'will of majority' so dissent is an integral part of it. Democracy will be deprived
    of its essential values if it does not hail dissenting voices of rival segments of society.The
    acceptability buttresses the existence of democracy as a political system and fortifies the faith in
    its presence as the most refined and ultimate culture of the contemporary world as Fukuyama
    mentions in his theory of End of the history. The necessity of dissent lies not just in its
    procedural value but also as the means to the articulation of the interests. Democarctic norms
    such as protection of human rights, rule of law,social security and others will be materialized if
    dissent acts as a bludgeoning force.Absence of opposition from democracy will turn it into an
    autocractic political and static social culture.Nevertheless,conclusive means of dissent are
    imperative.The bricks of dissent construct the citadel of democrcay as it cannot serve its social
    and political obectives in its absence.To corroborate the stance a debate has been ensued in the
    following lines.

    Democracy has improbable future in Pakistan

    Outline:

    1-Introduction
    2-How democracy has probable future in Pakistan?

    a-Conviction for the values of democracy for successful future ( Human rights ,social welfare)

    b-History renders the lesson of implausibility of any alternate system(debacle of Dhaka,Afghan


    jihad, War on terror in military regimes)

    c-Growing political consciousness invokes resistance in masses against undemocratic usurption


    (Restoration of judiciary movement)

    d-Faith to uphold rule of law and institutional restraints allows democracy flourish(jjudicial
    nullification of Musharaf's emergency)

    e-Intellectual and social support for democracy(media,civil society)

    f-Interests of foreign powers in Pakistan and support for continuation of democracy(CPEC,


    Afghan peace process)

    g-Universal recognition of democracy as a suitable political set up (decline of dicatorships across


    globe,Middle East revolution)

    3-Hurdles in the way of successful democracy in Pakistan:

    a-Political tussels and conspiracies among politicians(dismissal of regimes in 90s)

    b-Inefficiency and failure to deliver social services(ouster of PPP in 2013)

    c-Irrationality of masses to blindly trust the rhetoric

    d-Institutional overhauling and breach of constitutional limits(judicial activism)

    4-How sucess of democracy can be ensured?

    a-Improvement in public and political perfromance

    b-Consensus among politicians on contuity of political tenure

    c-Legal and constitutional restrains on the powers of institutions

    5-Conclusion:

    Future of Pakistan lies in the success of democracy but the public and institutional support must
    be garnered by removing the hurdles in this regard.

    Introduction:
    Future of democracy is not just probable but the only viable recourse for political woes of
    Pakistan. Democracy can shine like a dazzling star on the horizon of Pakistani politics if political
    culture re-orients itself with public participation and power players cling to the limits prescribed
    by the constitution. In the 70 years long history of Pakistan,the success of democracy has
    always been viewed with a tinge of doubt and scepticism. Inefficiency of politicians and political
    tussels were taken to warrant military adventurism, weilding 30 years long coup d' etat. This
    conclusively trapped the country in a never-ending cycle of failure of democracy and
    dictatorship. Nevertheless, in the context of global political dynamics and contemporary
    political ethos, Pakistan needs to reinforce its faith, with more convinction, in the doability of
    democrcay. Favorability, in terms of internal circumstances and international endorsement,
    aggravates the probability of the success of democracy in future. Socio-cultural contours and
    political consciousness yieds unwavering belief in democracy.The future of democracy in
    Pakistan is luminous as massive consensus persisits on its viability but the formidable
    challenges need to be tackled with sagacity. To corroborate the stance, a debate has been
    ensued in following lines which encompasses the validation of the stance and possible
    challenges in the course of action.

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