Good Government

Faced with government’s ineptitude, people are attracted to strong leaders and bold action. As Pierre Rosanvallon demonstrates, “presidentialism” may reflect the particular concerns of today, but its many precursors show that democracy has always struggled with tension between popular government and concentrated authority.

Confruntati cu ineptitatea guvernului, oamenii sunt atrasi de lideri puternici si de actiuni indraznete. Asa cum demonstreaza Pierre Rosanvallon, „prezidentialismul” poate reflecta preocuparile deosebite de astazi, dar numerosii sai precursori arata ca democratia s-a luptat intotdeauna cu tensiunea dintre guvernul popular si autoritatea concentrata.