你对民主有什么看法？

Discussion Questions

1.在现代背景下，你对民主的理解是什么？
What do you understand by democracy in a modern context?
2.你认为民主在危机时期有哪些优缺点？
What advantages and disadvantages can democracy have in your opinion, especially in times of crisis?
3.各国的民主制度有多大差异？
To what extent do democratic systems differ in different countries?
4.你是否积极参与政治选举或投票？为什么？
Do you actively participate in political elections or votes and why?
5.人们应该从16岁开始拥有投票权，还是有更好的选择？
Should people have the right to vote from age 16, or are there better alternatives?
6.你认为父母应该为未成年子女投票吗？为什么或为什么不？
Do you believe parents should cast a vote for each of their minor children? Why or why not?
7.你如何评估社交媒体在加强或削弱民主方面的作用？
How do you assess the role of social media in strengthening or weakening democracy?
8.你怎么想直接民主和代议民主的概念？
What do you think about the concept of direct democracy compared to representative democracy?
9.利益集团在民主过程中能影响到什么程度？
To what extent can interest groups influence the democratic process?
10.你认为在你国家中，有没有出现民主价值观的侵蚀迹象？
Do you see signs of erosion of democratic values in your country?

共同决定 (gòngtóng juédìng) - co-determination

影响 (yǐngxiǎng) - influence

透明度 (tòumíngdù) - transparency

问责能力 (wènzé nénglì) - accountability

合法性 (héfǎxìng) - legitimacy

选举权 (xuǎnjǔ quán) - voting right

参与 (cānyù) - participation

精英 (jīngyīng) - elite

民粹主义 (míncuì zhǔyì) - populism

多样性 (duōyàngxìng) - diversity

我认为民主只有在公民积极参与时才能发挥作用。

I believe democracy only works when citizens actively engage.

在政治决策中，透明度的重要性不可低估。

The importance of transparency in political decision-making cannot be underestimated.

在民主制度中，多数人的声音与少数人的声音都需要得到重视。

In a democracy, both the majority and minority voices must be heard.

有很多例子证明民粹主义可以破坏民主机构。

There are many examples of how populism can destabilize democratic institutions.

当今时代的挑战需要我们重新思考传统的民主概念。

The challenges of today require us to rethink traditional concepts of democracy.