In my opinion, yes, there are still groups who are disenfranchised and not considered as an equal source of power in our democracy. An example of these people is those in the lower class of the society. In today's setting, only the 'representatives' have power and those whom they represent do not. <span />
If I remember correctly it is Spain
It protects someone from being compelled to be o witness against himself in a criminal case
There were different dictators that ran it, one of the most famous is Joseph Stalin.