Which of the following positions can contribute to democracy at the global level? Give reasons for your answer in each case.
(a) My country gives more money to international institutions. Therefore, I want to be treated with more respect and exercise more power.

(b) My country may be small or poor. But my voice must be heard with equal respect, because these decisions will affect my country.

(c) Wealthy nations will have a greater say in international affairs. They cannot let their interests suffer just because they are outnumbered by poor nations.

(d) Big countries like India must have a greater say in international organizations.

Question

Which of the following positions can contribute to democracy at the global level? Give reasons for your answer in each case.
(a) My country gives more money to international institutions. Therefore, I want to be treated with more respect and exercise more power.

(b) My country may be small or poor. But my voice must be heard with equal respect, because these decisions will affect my country.

(c) Wealthy nations will have a greater say in international affairs. They cannot let their interests suffer just because they are outnumbered by poor nations.

(d) Big countries like India must have a greater say in international organizations.

Philoid · Accepted Answer

(a) The first and most important principle of democracy is ‘Equality’; citizens of every country whether small or large, whether rich or poor enjoy equal status and rights. So, if any country gives more money to any international institution and its citizens want more respect and exercise more power then it will not contribute to democracy at the global level.

(b) This statement totally talks in the favor of democracy as democracy always works for the betterment of citizens and aims to make sure that people have equal rights and powers. Economic or demographic size of the country does not matter when it comes of the right to equality in a democratic setup.

(c) This statement does not talk about democracy at a global level as in a global democracy there is no distinction between the rich and poor nations. All the nations are treated equally in a Democracy.

(d) The size or geographical area of any country cannot determine status of any nation in a global democracy. Hence, this statement cannot contribute to democracy.