Demokratija u Srbiji uoči Prvog svetskog rata

Abstract

Autor opisuje i analizira politički život u Srbiji 1903-1914. Ustav (1903) i Izborni zakon (1903) daju snažnu institucionalnu osnovu za izbornu demokratiju. Izbori održani 1903, 1905, 1906, 1908. i 1912, i pored izvesnih nepravilnosti, bili su slobodni i pošteni. Postojalo je široko pravo glasa, među najširim u Evropi. Glavni politički procesi, po tadašnjim kriterijumima, bili su demokratski. Demokratski karakter političkog sistema nesumnjivo je doprinosio jačanju lojalnosti najširih slojeva stanovništva prema državi. To je bio važan činilac ratnih uspeha Srbije 1912-1918.

The author describes and analyzes the political life in Serbia 1903-1914. The Constitution (1903) and the Electoral Act (1903) provide a strong institutional basis for electoral democracy. Elections were held in 1903, 1905, 1906, 1908 and 1912, and despite some irregularities, they were free and fair. There is a broad right to vote, among the broadest in Europe. The main political processes were democratic, according to the criteria of the early 20th century. The democratic character of the political system has undoubtedly contributed to strengthening the loyalty of the majority of population to the state. This was an important factor of the success of Serbia 1912-1918 war.