Prompt Detail:
Sure! Here's an outline for your assignment with headings and subheadings:
I. Introduction
- Definition of democracy
- Brief overview of Pakistan's history and political system
II. What is a democratic country?
- Definition of a democratic country
- Requirements for a country to be considered democratic
- Free and fair elections
- The rule of law
- Freedom of speech and expression
- Other democratic principles
III. Political situation in Pakistan
- Current government and its leaders
- Incidents of corruption or election rigging
- Restrictions on freedom of speech and the press
IV. Role of the military in Pakistan's political system
- Historical background on the military's role
- Impact on democracy in the country
V. Human rights situation in Pakistan
- Treatment of minorities, women, and marginalized groups
- Incidents of violence or discrimination
- Government response
VI. Conclusion
- Summary of main points
- Argument for why Pakistan cannot be considered a democratic country
VII. References
Now, let's dive into each section in more detail:
I. Introduction In this section, provide a brief introduction to the topic of your assignment. Define what democracy means and give an overview of Pakistan's history and political system. You can use the following points as a guide:
- Definition of democracy: government by the people, usually through elected representatives
- Overview of Pakistan's history: independence from Britain in 1947, followed by decades of military rule and political instability
- Political system: a federal parliamentary republic, with a president as the head of state and a prime minister as the head of government
II. What is a democratic country? In this section, define what a democratic country is and discuss the requirements for a country to be considered democratic. You can use the following points as a guide:
- Definition of a democratic country: a country that is governed by the people through elected representatives
- Requirements for a country to be considered democratic:
- Free and fair elections: elections that are open to all eligible citizens and are conducted without interference or intimidation
- The rule of law: the principle that everyone is subject to the law, including those in positions of power
- Freedom of speech and expression: the right to express oneself without censorship or fear of reprisal
- Other democratic principles: such as the protection of human rights, an independent judiciary, and a free press
III. Political situation in Pakistan In this section, examine the current political situation in Pakistan, including the government and its leaders, incidents of corruption or election rigging, and restrictions on freedom of speech and the press. You can use the following points as a guide:
- Current government and its leaders: provide a brief overview of the current government and its leaders, including the president and prime minister
- Incidents of corruption or election rigging: provide examples of incidents of corruption or election rigging in Pakistan's recent history, including the 2018 general election
- Restrictions on freedom of speech and the press: discuss any restrictions on freedom of speech and the press in Pakistan, such as the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act of 2016, which allows the government to block websites and arrest individuals for online content
IV. Role of the military in Pakistan's political system In this section, examine the role of the military in Pakistan's political system. You can use the following points as a guide:
- Historical background on the military's role: provide a brief overview of the military's role in Pakistan's history, including the coups in 1958 and 1977
- Impact on democracy in the country: discuss how the military's role has impacted democracy in Pakistan, such as the military's influence on political parties and the use of military