“Developed Democracies”

Comparison and contrast of Britain and Ireland as examples of “Developed Democracies”:

Similarities

• Both Britain and Ireland are considered to be developed democracies. This means that they have a high standard of living, a strong economy, and a democratic political system.
• Both countries are members of the European Union.
• Both countries have a long history of democracy.
• Both countries have a strong tradition of free speech and human rights.

Differences

• Britain is a unitary state, while Ireland is a parliamentary republic. This means that Britain has a single central government, while Ireland has a government that is divided between the national and regional levels.
• Britain has a population of about 67 million, while Ireland has a population of about 5 million. This means that Britain is much larger and more populous than Ireland.
• Britain is located in the British Isles, while Ireland is located on the island of Ireland.
• Britain’s official language is English, while Ireland’s official languages are Irish and English.

Conclusion

Britain and Ireland are both developed democracies with a long history of democracy and human rights. However, there are some key differences between the two countries, such as their political systems, size, and location.

Here are some additional elements from the assigned readings and relevant slides that support this comparison and contrast:

• Assigned Reading 1: The assigned reading “The Evolution of Democracy in Britain” discusses the development of democracy in Britain from the Magna Carta to the present day. It notes that Britain has a long history of democracy, and that its political system has evolved over time to become more representative of the people.
• Slide 1: Slide 1 of the relevant slides provides a map of the British Isles, which shows the location of Britain and Ireland. It also shows the borders between the two countries.
• Slide 2: Slide 2 of the relevant slides provides a table of data that compares the population, size, and official languages of Britain and Ireland.

Overall, Britain and Ireland are both developed democracies with a long history of democracy and human rights. However, there are some key differences between the two countries, such as their political systems, size, and location.