what democracy means to citizens, why it matters Flashcards

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minimal def of democracy

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defining in terms of “means”, the things necessary to have democracy- fair elections, universal suffrage, etc
most researchers view dem. in these terms, though according to surveys many citizens define it w both min. and max. terms

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maximal def of democracy

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means AND ends, such as economic equality and social services

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procedural minimum def of democracy

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fully contested elections with full suffrage and the absence of massive fraud, combined with effective guarantees of civil liberties, including freedom of speech,
assembly, and association

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result of their survey

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most viewed democ. in maximilist terms, both means and ends
pos aspects centered around means, while neg encompassed both means and ends
increasing education associated w emphasizing means over ends
emphasizing means associated w increased satisfaction w it working

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