what democracy means to citizens, why it matters Flashcards
minimal def of democracy
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
maximal def of democracy
means AND ends, such as economic equality and social services
procedural minimum def of democracy
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
result of their survey
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