Almost Quote by F. W. de Klerk
“You cannot say we are a healthy, dynamic democracy when one party wins almost two-thirds of the vote.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Political address, 1993
A democracy is unhealthy when one party dominates elections overwhelmingly.
In simple terms: Democracy needs competitive elections.
Key Takeaway
Promote fair electoral competition.
Themes
democracy
political fairness
representation
Mood
critical
thoughtful
Type
political
analytical
When to use this quote
- election reform
- party dominance
- public trust
- policy debate
Key Concepts
political science
electoral systems
Questions to Reflect On
- What safeguards ensure balanced power?
- How can citizens demand electoral fairness?
A Different Perspective
Opposition parties can still be marginal despite reforms.
![“[The Democracy Party] did it to Dennis Kucinich.They certainly did it to Bernie, as we saw in the e-mails. They did it to Howard Dean, the "Dean Scream." Jesse Jackson, another kind of PR smear campaign.Meanwhile, the party keeps marching to the right and becomes more corporatist and elitist and…” quote by Jill Stein](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/208/jill-stein-660_campaigns_the-democracy-party-did-it-to-dennis-kuc_2741623.jpg)
