Functions of democracy Flashcards
what are the 6 functions of democracy
- Representation
- Accountability
- Participation
- Power Dispersal
- Legitimacy
- Education
what is representation as a function of democracy
Representation: there must be a means of the people being able to put their views to the government of the day
what is Accountability as a function of democracy
Accountability: there must be a process by which the government of the day can be made to explain and take responsibility for its actions
what is Participation as a function of democracy
Participation: there must be a way in which the people can be engaged and take part in the political process
what is Power Dispersal as a function of democracy
Power Dispersal: there should be a system that ensures power is spread across different political bodies to avoid one body becoming overly dominant
what is Legitimacy as a function of democracy
Legitimacy: the process for the selection of the different branches of government should have legal authority and fairly represent the will of the people
what is Education as a function of democracy
Education: the political process should be open to all and there should be an educated and informed citizenry who are able to understand the issues and make informed decisions.
