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Basic Concepts of Democracy

Basic Concepts of Democracy. Are we a Democracy?. Democracy. Gov’t where authority rests with the people Direct Democracy – Decisions and policies are made by each member Indirect Democracy (republic) – members elect/choose a representative to make decisions and policies.

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Basic Concepts of Democracy

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  1. Basic Concepts of Democracy Are we a Democracy?

  2. Democracy • Gov’t where authority rests with the people • Direct Democracy – Decisions and policies are made by each member • Indirect Democracy (republic) – members elect/choose a representative to make decisions and policies Decision Making Power People People Decision Making Power Representative

  3. Are we a Democracy? • Yes and No, technically we call ourselves a constitutional republic (which is a kind of a democracy) • “…and to the republic for which it stands…”

  4. Equality of All People • Equal Opportunity • Equality before the law

  5. Majority Rule – Minority Rights • The majority will be “right” • A trial and error process • Minority rights must also be recognized and protected, to prevent “mob rule”

  6. Compromise • The process of blending and adjusting competing views and interests to achieve majority agreement

  7. Individual Freedom • Freedom to do as he/she pleases as far as freedom of all will allow • Rights protected in the Bill of Rights

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