2.3 Principlas of Democracy Flashcards
What is democracy
- rule by the people
- principles that are foundation of democracy
- citizens have responsibility to uphold these principles
NEED TO KNOW:
Factors of a highly democratic society
- competitive, multi-party political system
- free and open companging
- free media
- electoral system featuring secret ballots, voter security and no fraud
- diversity of participation in politics
- voter turnout
- voter confidence in democratic institutions
- social and economic freedoms
- freedom from corruption in government
Principles of democracy
Human rights and equality
All individuals are valued equally and have equal opportunities
Rule of law
All individuals are equal before the law and are entitled to equal protection without discrimination
Free and fair elections
Elected representatives are chosen by the people in a free and fair manner without manipulation
Accountability/transparency
Elected an appointed officials are responsible for their actions and are accountable to the people
Citizenship participation
Citizens help to shape their government through civic engagement Example voting
Political tolerance
Respecting the rights and opinions of others, even when they differ from your own
Stability
Not likely to give away or overturn, predictable, and reliable
Change
To make different, replace something with something else
