John Stuart Mill's Theory Of Representative Government

Representative system as early as the end of the 17th century in the United Kingdom, has been more than 300 years of history. Today, the representative system of governance of human society as a tool and means more and more countries have been accepted by the development of human social life plays a vital role. In the long course of development of representative, British political philosopher John Stuart Mill outstanding contribution, was recognized as the 19th century, the theory of representative democracy were a combination of different opinions.Mill's 19th century Great Britain is in a time of change, social transformation is an important feature of this period. Experience of the industrial revolution of Britain, its political, economic situation and class balance of power have taken place in the new changes. At the same time, the 19th century, the United Kingdom and continental Europe, the prevalence of various social trends of thought, scholars come forth in large numbers, these are the formation of political and ideological Mill had an impact.In 1861, Mill published a "representative government", which elaborated the theory of its representative government and propositions. From the basic principle of utilitarianism, of representative government and an autocratic government in the promotion of civic and social development of the comparative analysis, produce the "ideal of the best form of government is representative government" point of view. The structural design of the government, he can simultaneously participate in and advocate the principle that a strict division of powers of the central and local boundaries, to give the full autonomy of local governments. At the same time, Mill also advocated reform of the parliamentary elections, a clear delineation of the relationship between parliament and government. In his view, the Council is to supervise and control the functions of government, as a reflection of the authorities and the people demand a place to express their views.Mill representative theory, not only for the United Kingdom and Europe and the United States at that time the political, the government has a greater impact, but also for many of today's development and improvement is the national representative system also has a certain practical significance. On the one hand, Mill's theory of representative government in the protection of personal freedom, promote the political participation of citizens in many aspects, such as progressive. On the other hand, his thoughts are always with the stigma of the bourgeoisie, in the final analysis service for the bourgeoisie. Mill some of the arguments out of touch with reality, and ultimately can only be a fantasy that could not be realized.