This means that some individuals have no control over some decisions made on their behalf, a role which has instead been bestowed on the political elite. Peace is defined as the elimination of violence or the obvious threat of violence against persons and their property.

Thucydides and Aristotle argue that it takes into consideration the wishes of the majority while suppressing the views of minority and this genesis of violence. It is evidenced from the above consideration of the definitions of the two concepts peace and democracy, that democracy alone does notpromote peace. Similarities of Thucydides and Aristotle view on Democracy Thucydides argue that man’s nature is untamed, uncontrollable and should always couched and controlled stronger being (Richmond, 20). However, at the same time he felt that the common man should be given the opportunity to decide what happens in a country. Thucydides views on democracy tend not believe in the common man's ability to run a government. In this regard, he argues that any person has an opportunity of becoming a leader regardless of social status.

This argument tends to be similar in attitude of modern nations that have adopted democracy. Thucydides argue that democracy allows for equal justice in the community.

In a democratic process, the people behave behave lawfully and operate in a free environment without fear of oppression. Thucydides, Pericles believe that democracy gives an opportunity for men to advance due to merit but not due to wealth or social status (Thucydides,44). However, the rule of many is a polity in its ideal form and democracy in its distorted form. Therefore, the rule by one leader is a monarchy and it is full of tyranny. In addition, they reflect how many people are opportunity to rule. In this three constitutions each of them illustrate a condition in which leaders pursue narrow and selfish goals. Aristotle recognizes three types of ideal constitution each of of the constitution show a condition in which rulers pursue the common good. He argues that there should be several forms of government since there are means of organizing the offices. At the foundation of his approach is the idea of a constitutional process. Many years ago, Aristotle gave an analysis of democratic process in terms of what has formed the basis of politic science. There is a heated debate on different views of democracy and its significance to the political order.

Democracy is not the panacea of peace in the world.

Similarities of Thucydides and Aristotle view on Democracy.

Aristotle on democracy