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Chapter 1.3 Foundations of Democracy
Today, there are more democratic forms of government in the world than any other style of government?
Why?
Types of democracies Types of democracies
Direct democracies Laws may be made directly by all citizens
Example: town halls where public citizens vote on public issues
Representative democracies People elect representatives to conduct the
business of government for them. Example: City Councils, state and federal governments.
5 Basic Principles of Democracy
Give people the opportunity to make choices
Recognize the dignity and worth of each person
Promote respect for the law
Protect the rights of the minority
Produce policies that promote the public good
Give people the opportunity to make choices
In democracies, citizens make choices in free elections by voting for who they like. Is this a good thing or a
bad thing? Why?
Good or Bad choice for Leader?
Good or Bad choice for Leader?
Good or Bad choice for Leader?
Good or Bad choice for Leader?
Good or Bad choice for Leader?
Good or Bad Choice for Leader?
Good or Bad choice for Leader?
Recognize the dignity and worth of each person
By allowing all citizens to participate in governing, Democracy promotes equality. How?
Any adult, regardless of education, beliefs, or ethnicity, can vote!
Therefore, politicians are forced to recognize each person they may represent as an individual
Promoting Respect for the Law
If citizens participate in government
They are more likely to follow the law.
Citizens have right to challenge the law
How? Speak opinions at
town hall meetings!
By teaching that the law is good… You preserve democracy to live on.
Why is that important? Democracies keep anarchies from being
established Anarchies = a state of political disorder resulting from the
absence of government
Protect the Minorities Rights
Most decisions in a democracy are made by a majority rule occurs when decisions are based on the desire
of more than half of the membership of the group.
How do you protect the rights of the minority??
Develop a Liberal Democracy
Liberal Democracy Form of democracy where elected representatives are
moderated by a Constitution that emphasizes protecting individual liberties and minorities rights in society
Minority rights Political rights that cannot be abolished in a democracy even
though they are held by less than half the population.
Is it possible to guarantee rights to minorities?
Promoting the Public Good Theory
If all citizens participate in government, decisions will better promote the public good than if decisions are left to just a few people in government?
Agree or disagree?