Democracy
A good and detailed compilation of definitions of types of democracy and their feautures.
- Created by: Katie Amy
- Created on: 17-12-12 13:19
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- Democracy
- Types of democracy
- Pluralist
- Competition between parties and political associations.
- Tolerance for different political beliefs.
- Sources of independant information and opinion through media.
- Power is dispersed among different individuals, bodies and institutions rather than concentrated in one or a few locations.
- Direct
- People themselves make decisions, usually through referendums.
- People are directley consulted on political decisions.
- People may take the initiative in creating political change.
- Liberal
- Has all features of democracy plus:
- Individual liberties are respected and well protectd.
- Strong constitution that limits government powers
- Government features strong internal checks and balances
- High level of political toleration.
- EXAMPLE: Germany
- Has all features of democracy plus:
- Representative
- People elect representatives.
- delegate the power of decision making to representatives.
- Political parties represent different political views.
- Untitled
- Pluralist
- Legitimacy
- "The right to govern"
- A regime may be legitimate because its government is widley recognised.
- Can refer to the dregree to which a body or government can be justified in exercising power.
- Confirmed by election.
- 2012 coalition lacked legitimacy as it did not have an electoral mandate.
- Types of democracy
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