Democracy
- Created by: Basital
- Created on: 03-12-17 11:26
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- Democracy
- Definition
- Literal meaning is rule by the people
- demos = 'people'
- Kratia = 'rule of/by'
- Abraham Lincoln
- 'government of the people, by the people, and for the people'
- Literal meaning is rule by the people
- Government of the People
- Now expect most citizens to participate
- Voting, standing fro office, being active in parties & campaigning in pressure groups
- Some don't participate BUT every has the opportunity
- 'participatory democracy'
- Government by the People
- People make the important decisions that affect them
- Closet to Direct demoracy
- Not practical now, but all governments consult with the people
- Government for the People
- Whoever governs does so in the broad interest of the people
- Should take into account the interests/need of all sections of society
- Know as 'Representative Democracy'
- Elected representatives are accountable through eletions
- trust them to rule on our behalf
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