Fundamental Beliefs And Values Of Democracy

Question 0

Equality

Answer 0

Equality means that no one person or group should have more power than other any other.

Question 1

What are values that guide the government of a democratic society (or are all over the place)?

Answer 1

Equality
Rule of Law
Common Good
Majority Rules
Minority Rights
Justice

Question 2

Rule of Law

Answer 2

This means that everyone is governed by laws that apply to all people. No one is above the law.

Question 3

Common good

Answer 3

The common good refers to the best interests of all the people living in a community or society such as Canada. In other words, what will make people, safe, secure and happy the most.

Question 4

Majority Rules

Answer 4

It means that the view shared by largest number of people in a community, is the one that rules when decisions are made.

Question 5

Minority rights

Answer 5

This means that me,bears of groups who do not share the views of the majority enjoy the same rights to legal, economic, and social equality as members of the majority.

Question 6

Justice

Answer 6

It means that the right and freedoms of Canadians can only be limited or denied through a process that is fair and just. No one is above the law and or excluded from its protection.