Lecture 6

Question 1

Key components of democracy:

Answer 1

1. Participation
2. Equality
3. Competition
4. Separation of power and accountability
5. Freedom, individual right and liberty
6. rule of law

Question 2

… is frequent fair, secret, and competitive election in which most adults can participate

Answer 2

Participation

Question 3

… all citizens can vote all citizens obey the law

Answer 3

equality

Question 4

… political parties offer choices

Answer 4

competition

Question 5

… political power is divided among the branches of government. Decision makers are accountable to voters.

Answer 5

separation of power and acountability

Question 6

what term ?

Civil rights > right of freedom of speech, thought and faith right to own property

Political rights > the right to participate in the excursive of power of association

social right > right to economic welfare, security, education and healthcare

Answer 6

Freedom individual rights and liberty

Question 7

… the public and those in power respect and abide by the rules and norm of a democratic regime

Answer 7

Rule of law

Question 8

… is a system of governance in which rulers are held accountable for their actions in the public realm by citizens. it acts directly trough competition and cooperation of the elected representatives.

Answer 8

Modern democracy

Question 9

in which 2 definitions can you describe democracy

Answer 9

narrow and broad

Question 10

… focus on the means of democracy ; emphasises democratic institutions and procedures. it has a minimal approach

Answer 10

narrow definition

Question 11

… focusses on the goal of the election. it implies voting but just voting by itself is not enough. it emphasise democratic ideas and values.

Answer 11

broad definition

Question 12

broad definition involves :

Answer 12

1. Meaningful participation
2. freedom of expression
3. rule of law
4. free economy
5. checking the government

Question 13

types of democracy:

Answer 13

1. direct
2. representative > pluralist + elitist

Question 14

… democracy in this form the decisions are taken by the entire electorate trough direct participation (referenda). ex: Switzerland

Answer 14

direct

Question 15

… democracy the decisions are taken by the elected officials who represent the electorate.

two versions:
1. elitist
2. pluralist

Answer 15

representative democracy

Question 16

… democracy in this society is composed of multiple groups with competing / hostile interest. the state regulates and mediates between these groups

Pros : it for groups each competing and compromising

cons: groups might have to compromise on issues

Answer 16

pluralist (representatives)

Question 17

… democracy is the notion where democracy and elites can coexist. Mass participation is unrealistic in this form. people wan the elite to take care of politics. Elite does not always mean the rich it can also be people educated to certain positions. France has this model

cons of it is ordinary citizens are excluded