types of democracy

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Democratic System
Citizens elect politicians, and sometimes choose policies.
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liberal
Free and fair elections; Right to vote widely available; Freedom of speech; Right to petition.
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Representative
Elected representatives form legislation on behalf of citizens.
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Totalitarian
Right to vote but only for candidates in power; No input into policies by citizens.
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Majoritarian
Government based on majority support of inhabitants; minority interests marginalised.
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Consensual
Effort torch out to all groups in society.
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Parliamentary
Executive part of government drawn from elected legislate.
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Pluralist
Representative democracy with elements of direct democracy e.g.public inquiries, referendums.
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Consultative/ participatory
Different centres of power encouraging participation and representation.
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liberal

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Free and fair elections; Right to vote widely available; Freedom of speech; Right to petition.

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Representative

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Totalitarian

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Majoritarian

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