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Democracy

Democracy. Introduction. What is Democracy?. From the Greek word: “ demos ” or “people” . What is Democracy?. Government in which the supreme power is vested in the people. What is Democracy?. Government in which the supreme power is vested in the people.

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Democracy

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  1. Democracy Introduction

  2. What is Democracy? From the Greek word: “demos” or “people”

  3. What is Democracy? Government in which the supreme power is vested in the people.

  4. What is Democracy? • Government in which the supreme power is vested in the people. • Democracy is government “of the people, by the people, and for the people.” -Abraham Lincoln

  5. What is Democracy? In the end, people living in a democratic society must serve as the ultimate guardians of their own freedom and must forge their own path toward the ideals set forth in the preamble to the United Nations’ Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

  6. What is Democracy? “Recognition of the inherent dignity and of the equal and inalienable rights of all members of the human family is the foundation of freedom, justice, and peace in the world.”

  7. Characteristics of Democracy Rests on principles not in uniform practices

  8. Characteristics of Democracy • Two forms of Democracy • Direct • Representative

  9. Characteristics of Democracy Majority Rule and Minority Rights

  10. Democracy?

  11. Characteristics of Democracy • Pluralism and Democratic Society • Public and private institutions • Legal forums • Political parties • Organizations • Associations

  12. Rights and Responsibilities • Government → Serve the people • Government subjects

  13. Rights and Responsibilities Fundamental Rights “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. That to secure these rights, governments are instituted among men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed.” -Thomas Jefferson

  14. Rights and Responsibilities • Fundamental Rights • Speech, Assembly, and Protest • Religious Freedom and Tolerance • Citizen Responsibilities (not passive but active)

  15. Democratic Elections • Competitive

  16. Democratic Elections • Competitive • Periodic

  17. Democratic Elections Competitive Periodic Inclusive

  18. Democratic Elections • Competitive • Periodic • Inclusive • Definitive

  19. Democratic Elections • Competitive • Periodic • Inclusive • Definitive • Openness and accountability • Except for the vote itself

  20. Democratic Elections • Loyal opposition • Commitment to the basic values of democracy (see fundamental rights)

  21. Democratic Elections • Administering Elections • Various systems, but open and fair

  22. Rule of Law Equal adherence to Law

  23. Rule of Law • Due Process • Government must respect people legal rights • Public and explicit • No secret, arbitrary, or subject to political manipulation

  24. Rule of Law • Due Process • No one’s house can be searched by the police without a court order showing that there is a good cause for such research.

  25. Rule of Law • Due Process • No person shall be held under arrest without explicit, written charges that specify the alleged violation.

  26. Rule of Law • Due Process • Persons charged with crimes should not be held in prison for protracted periods before being tried. They are entitled to have a speedy and public trial, and to confront and question their accusers.

  27. Rule of Law • Due Process • Authorities are required to grant bail, or conditional release, to the accused pending trial if there is little likelihood that the suspect will flee or commit other crimes.

  28. Rule of Law • Due Process • Persons cannot be compelled to be witnesses against themselves. This prohibition against involuntary self- incrimination must be absolute. As a corollary, the police may not use torture or physical or psychological abuse against suspects under any circumstances

  29. Rule of Law • Due Process • Ex post facto is forbidden

  30. Rule of Law • Due Process • Cruel or unusual punishments are prohibited.

  31. Monthly Exam Topics Chapter 1, pages 4-17

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