Constitutional Democracies (Ch. 4) Flashcards
1
Q
Liberal Democracy
A
People can vote but they also have rights (U.S., U.K.)
2
Q
Representative Democracy
A
Representative make decisions on the peoples behalf (U.S., Canada, U.K.)
3
Q
Illiberal Democracy
A
Can Vote but have no rights (Russia, Kenya, Cuba, Cambodia)
4
Q
Constitutional Regime (2 Questions)
A
Practically a liberal democracy
Safequards Key rights (Political, social and/or economical rights)
Establishes the institutions (puts limits on govt)
Also puts outlines for gov’t (no one is above law/everyone is equal)
5
Q
Rule of Law
A
Outlines for govt; No one is above law and everyone’s equal.