Democratic theory, Political theory, Politics

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Should Supreme Court justices be elected?

Are Supreme Courts independent? Should Supreme court justices be elected by the people or appointed by other judges? Separation of powers and democracy

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Direct democracy pros and cons: are referendums good?

What is direct democracy? Pros and cons of direct democracy. Referendums effective democratic tools or populism.

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Retributive vs utilitarian justice

The ethics and philosophy of punishment: retributive justice vs utilitarian justice. Defining the appropriate punishments for crimes. Join our LSE debate!

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European Parliament Elections and EU democratic deficit

Is the European Union democratic? The European Elections turnout has fallen while the EU Parliament powers have grown. What about the democratic deficit?

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Longest reigning British monarch: abdication time?

Find out who are the longest reigning monarchs in history and join our debate and poll on whether it is time for Queen Elizabeth II's abdication. Vote!

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Torture pros and cons: Is torture ever acceptable?

Torture is practiced or tolerated by many governments. We debate its pros and cons and if it can ever be acceptable from an ethical or democratic angle.

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State vs nation in international relations

State and nation are different concepts. We compare them and discuss which is more helpful in organizing political systems and international relations

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Constitutional monarchy vs republic: pros and cons

Find out which is the most popular form of government. Constitutional monarchy vs republic: we contrast their history, pros and cons. Join our debate!

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Is democracy the best form of government? Debate!

Modern representative democracies are not perfect. Does it meant that democracy cannot be considered anymore the best form of government? Vote & discuss

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Is world peace possible without any army?

Do we need an army to achieve peace? Is military coercion necessary for world peace or just a way to generate more violence and wars? Vote and discuss!