Principals of Liberal Democracy Flashcards
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What are the 4 principles of Liberal Democracy
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- Equality of Political Rights
- Political Participation
- Majority Rule
- Political freedom
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Examples of Political Participation
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- Running for election
- Voting in Elections
- Jury Duty
- Contacting local members
- Participating in protests / pressure groups
- Giving opinion on bills
3
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Define Liberal Democracy
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A system of government which is based on both popular sovereignty (the will of the majority) and the respect and protection of rights. Australia is a liberal democracy.
4
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Examples of Political rights & freedoms
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- Right to practice religion
- Right to assemble
- Right to protest
- Right to speak freely
- Right to an education
5
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How can democracy undermine equality?
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A direct democracy can undermine the rights of minority groups, as the only principle is majority rule. Without the protection of rights and freedoms, a democracy can result in unfair treatment of certain groups such as people of colour or the LGBTQ+ community.
