Lecture 2 Flashcards
1
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Democracy
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Rule of the people
2
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Direct democracy
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The people have authority for all decisions entire population makes decisions.
3
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Representative democracy
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Electing officials to represent the peoples interests and make expert decisions on their behalf
4
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Electoral democracy
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Minimal freedom. Elections are not as meaningful as they should be. Significant restrictions on the elections.
5
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Liberal democracy
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Responsive government. Free and fair competition for public office. Equal rights to participation. Civil liberties. Laws. Institutions do not last forever.
