This weekâs reading says that invoking âaristocratic elements in a sound democracyâ means accepting the premise that some people are more fit to rule (exercise the levers of government) than others. It is thought that in designing the American system of government, our Founders felt that good government would be protected because the system would allow the cream to rise to the top in that the people, when given a choice, would ultimately chose the best and brightest among us to lead â âThe Aristocratic Leavenâ. Then, once elected, we should allow the leadership to govern without interference.
Think about some of the major issues of today; gun violence, border protection, climate change for example. How free have our elected leaders been to âgovern without interferenceâ from things like opinion polls and special interests. In your opinion, has extreme partisanship hindered the governmentâs ability to govern, in the authorâs words, âin consonance with the public goodâ? Give examples if you like.
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