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5 Basic CONCEPTS of DEMOCRACY

5 Basic CONCEPTS of DEMOCRACY. September 5, 2014 Objective: Understand the 5 basic foundations of democracy. Individual Worth. All people have value and deserve to be treated with dignity. Equality. Equality of opportunity Equality before the law. Majority Rule, Minority Rights.

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5 Basic CONCEPTS of DEMOCRACY

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  1. 5Basic CONCEPTS of DEMOCRACY

  2. September 5, 2014 Objective: Understand the 5 basic foundations of democracy

  3. Individual Worth • All people have value and deserve to be treated with dignity

  4. Equality • Equality of opportunity • Equality before the law

  5. Majority Rule, Minority Rights • Decisions of the majority hold, but the majority must also be willing to listen to the views of the minority

  6. Compromise • Process of give-and-take among conflicting views to come to a decision that is acceptable to most people

  7. Individual Freedom • All individuals may do as they like as long as their actions do not violate the rights of others

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