05. Comparison of the Constitutional Standard with the “suffrage” of the constitutions of various countries

(1) Comparison of the Constitutional Standard with the “free use of media for political participation” of various countries

The Absolute Requirement of Eternal Peace §2—Every week, each TV station should provide 30 minutes of service for free, and a short text message via the internet for free, to political participants for liberal application. Each of the nine major political parties has its national radio channel for free. Local television stations, radio stations, and other media should be handled by the aforesaid national-level provisions.

CS Score Nation Score Reason
§2 100 India 0 No free access to media and exclusive radio channels
§2 100 U.S.A. 60 Elections cost a fortune, but with full control
§2 100 Indonesia 0 No free access to media and exclusive radio channels
§2 100 Pakistan 0 No free access to media and exclusive radio channels
§2 100 Brazil 60 There is no free use of media and exclusive broadcast channels, but there is a complete control system.
§2 100 Nigeria 0 No free access to media and exclusive radio channels
§2 100 Bangladesh 0 No free access to media and exclusive radio channels
§2 100 Russia 0 No free access to media and exclusive radio channels
§2 100 Mexico 0 No free access to media and exclusive radio channels
§2 0 Japan 60 Election Law §150—free broadcasting for the public good
§2 100 Philippines 0 No free access to media and exclusive broadcast channels, but there is a complete control system.
§2 100 Egypt 0 No free access to media and exclusive radio channels
§2 100 Ethiopia 0 No free access to media and exclusive radio channels
§2 100 Vietnam 0 No free access to media and exclusive radio channels
§2 100 DR Congo 0 No free access to media and exclusive radio channels
§2 100 Iran 0 No free access to media and exclusive radio channels
§2 100 Germany 60 There is no free use of media and exclusive broadcast channels, but there is a complete control system.
§2 100 Republic of Turkey 0 No free access to media and exclusive radio channels
§2 100 France 60 No free use of media and exclusive broadcast channels, but Election Law §L48-1, §L52-1 strictly control publicity.
§2 100 Republic of Korea 60 Public Office Election Act §73—

professional broadcasting costs are borne by the Korean Broadcasting Corporation.

§2 100 Australia 0 There is no free use of media and exclusive broadcast channels, and the Federal Election Act of 1918 has a complete control system.
§2 100 Taiwan 0 There is no free use of media and exclusive radio channels, but §46 of the Law on the Election and Recall of Public Officials, there are public political interviews.

Made by PPP. Source: PPP database

Conclusion:

At present, only a few countries provide election media channels for free or have a control system. Only free elections can prevent political media from ruling the country with black money.

(2) Comparison of the Constitutional Standard with the norms of “defending liberal democracy and compulsory voting” of various countries

The Absolute Requirement of Eternal Peace

§4—Whoever acts to disturb the peace, attack democracy, rule of law or order, abuse the right of freedom, spread cognitive false information in internal affairs, diplomacy, military affairs, economy, trade, etc., or advocate dictatorship, adhere to enemies, give them aid and comfort should be immediately banned, arrested and prosecuted.

§12 Public officials should ensure that basic human rights, environmental rights, peace rights, and development rights will never lag behind those of other countries.

§18 Elections are separate and compulsory.

CS Score Nation Score Reason
§4, §12, §18 100 India 30 Constitution §104—compulsory voting by members of congress
§4, §12, §18 100 U.S.A. 90 No regulation
§4, §12, §18 100 Indonesia 0 No regulation
§4, §12, §18 100 Pakistan 0 No regulation
§4, §12, §18 100 Brazil 90 Constitution §14.1.1
§4, §12, §18 100 Nigeria 0 No regulation
§4, §12, §18 100 Bangladesh 0 No regulation
§4, §12, §18 100 Russia 0 No regulation
§4, §12, §18 100 Mexico 60 Constitution §36
§4, §12, §18 100 Japan 60 No regulation
§4, §12, §18 100 Philippines 60 Constitution §5.1
§4, §12, §18 100 Egypt 0 No regulation
§4, §12, §18 100 Ethiopia 0 No regulation
§4, §12, §18 100 Vietnam 0 No regulation
§4, §12, §18 100 DR Congo 60 Constitution §5
§4, §12, §18 100 Iran 0 No regulation
§4, §12, §18 100 Germany 90 Mandatory voting in some states
§4, §12, §18 100 Republic of Turkey 60 Constitution §67
§4, §12, §18 100 France 60 No regulation
§4, §12, §18 100 Republic of Korea 0 No regulation
§4, §12, §18 100 Australia 100 Compulsory voting
§4, §12, §18 100 Taiwan 0 No regulation

Made by PPP. Source: PPP database

Conclusion:

Countries that are not even “partially democratic” according to the World Democracy Index have no score for defending liberal democracy.