The most accepted definition for the word democracy is "government by the people." Merriam-Webster's dictionary even uses those words to define the word democracy. This, however, gives a broad definition of democracy and leaves one wondering whether America is a democracy. It is a fact that Americans voice their opinions by casting ballots every two or four years to elect officials. However, it is also a fact that not all of these officials are elected directly. The president, for example, takes office due to the votes of electors who represent the popular opinion. In addition, Americans elect Representatives and Senators to propose bills as opposed to each individual citizen proposing bills. Although not all of America's decisions are made in a direct manner, the population still has the opportunity to take an active role in the politics of America. The citizens of this nation are endowed with the freedom to vote on legislation and elect leaders that directly affect the outcome of the nation. Therefore, America is a definite form of democracy. The definition of democracy is vague, and when determining whether a country is a democracy, it is important to see what kind of role the population plays in the political realm of the country. This paper will discuss the background, governmental structure, and political issues of Uganda to inform the reader, and to determine whether Uganda is a democratic form of government.
Four main ethnic groups comprise the population of Uganda: the Bantus, the Nilotics, the NiloHamitics, and the Sudanics. Genealogy employed by the settlers in the area remains the only historical documentation of the peoples pre-colonialism. At the time of Uganda's first exploration, there were three main kingdoms, each ruled by a Monarch and differing in their laws and customs. The three kingdoms were Buganda, Kitara (sub-divided into Bunyoro and Toro), and Karagwe, and were all well documented by the explorers.
Seven-teen percent of Uganda is water. ... There is no single climate zone in Uganda. ... The government of Uganda has had a number of changes right from the day when Uganda gained its independence from the British government on October 9th, 3 1962. The first government was headed by Dr. ... Uganda shares many elements of folk music. ...
Known to be one of the worse humanitarian crises since World War II, the epidemic in Uganda began over twenty years ago. This came about due to a man name Joseph Kony and his ideology of establishing a government that was based on the Ten Commandments. He believed with a large enough army; he would be able to overthrow the current system that resides in Uganda today. ... In the movie "Invisible Children" three American boys documented their experience in Uganda. ... She hopes to persuade the United States to become more active within in the war in Uganda. ...
Known to be one of the worse humanitarian crises since World War II, the epidemic in Uganda began over twenty years ago. This came about due to a man name Joseph Kony and his ideology of establishing a government that was based on the Ten Commandments. He believed with a large enough army; he would be able to overthrow the current system that resides in Uganda today. ... In the movie "Invisible Children" three American boys documented their experience in Uganda. ... She hopes to persuade the United States to become more active within in the war in Uganda. ...
Behind the rebellion were Uganda, Rwanda, and Burundi. ... The Rwandan military had helped to overthrow Mobutu whom the Congolese , Tutsis and the governments of Burundi, Rwanda, and Uganda relied on for protection. ... These armed groups included: "the Interahamwe militia of ethnic Hutus, mostly from Rwanda, which fought the Tutsi-dominated Government of Rwanda; Hutu members of the former Rwandan Armed Forces, believed to be responsible for the 1994 genocide of Tutsis in Rwanda, which also fought the Government of Rwanda; ...
This paper takes a critical look at the influence of free speech on the economic development of countries, examining the recent shutdown of social media in Uganda during their general elections. ... Uganda scores 56 in the press freedom index which means that it is considered as a partly free country (index between 31-60) (Freedom House, 2015). Although Uganda is categorized as partly free, journalists in Uganda are constantly intimidated, oppressed and harassed by the government. In their recent general elections, Ugandans woke up on the Election Day to the news that the government has banned...
In order to deal with this, the United States government has created Welfare Programs. ... Some people feel it's the government's job to provide for them instead of getting a job. ... In Uganda as well as most of Africa, the major social problem is the HIV/AIDS virus. ... In 1987, Uganda became the first African country to call for international help. ... However, Uganda is in the right step. ...
In developing countries, India, Kenya, and Uganda for example, there is no way to sanitize their dirty water. ... (Arlington Institute) Kenya and Uganda face similar problems. ... Kenya's neighbor Uganda is in a better water situation, but still requires improvement. Only 65% of Uganda has access to safe water as well as safe water supplies, and 48% has improved sanitation. ... The Indian government is trying to start harvesting rainwater to increase their safe tap supply. ...
The Rwandan Patriotic Front (RPF) was a rebel force, formed by the minority of the Tutsi who fled from Rwanda to escape the Hutu government; a large number of them were exiled in Uganda, Congo, Burundi, Tanzania and the rest of the world. ... Most Tutsis, living in Uganda, were not impressed by his remarks because they were Rwandans and had the right to return to their own country, but the government failed to unite the five hundred thousand Tutsi's abroad. The Tutsi's formed the Rwandan Patriotic Front(RPF) and was active in Uganda. In 1990, the group, with the help of the Ugandan...
GOVERNMENT: The Kenyan assembly is comprised of 210 members elected for up to five years, plus twelve members assigned by the president. ... The government supervises the administration of all the districts and provinces. Kenya has maintained good political relations with its northern neighbors, and its status with Uganda and Tanzania are better as the three countries are part of the EAC, and work for mutual economic benefit. ... With no incentives, and very tight import/export controls by the government Kenya became a very unattractive country for investment. ... Exports - partners: Uga...
