FEATURES OF A DEMOCRACY Flashcards
1
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PEOPLE HAVE MANY POLITICAL RIGHTS
A
Freedom of speech
Right to vote
Right to stand as candidate
2
Q
THE GOVERNMENT IS ELECTED BY THE PEOPLE
A
We as citizens vote in elections to decide who we want to stand as representative
3
Q
FREE MEDIA IS SUPPORTED
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The media is allowed to criticise the government and say anything without getting punished
4
Q
FREE SPEECH IS SUPPORTED
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Citizens can speak about the government and not get punished for it.
