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 organisations.
a. If any country gives more money to international institutions and its citizens want more respect and more power, it would not contribute to democracy at the global level. Every country and its citizens enjoy equal status whether it is a poor or a rich country. Equality is the basic principle of democracy.
b. This position totally contribute to democracy at the global level as Democracy give equal right to every people. The wealth and size of a country doesn't matter in global democracy.
c. This position does not lead to democracy at the global level because there should be no distinction between the rich nations and the poor nations. All nations are equal in democracy.
d. No, this position cant contribute to democracy because the sizes or the geographical area of a country cant determine the status of a nation in global democracy.