what democracy means to citizens, why it matters

Question 1

minimal def of democracy

Answer 1

defining in terms of “means”, the things necessary to have democracy- fair elections, universal suffrage, etc
most researchers view dem. in these terms, though according to surveys many citizens define it w both min. and max. terms

Question 2

maximal def of democracy

Answer 2

means AND ends, such as economic equality and social services

Question 3

procedural minimum def of democracy

Answer 3

fully contested elections with full suffrage and the absence of massive fraud, combined with effective guarantees of civil liberties, including freedom of speech,
assembly, and association

Question 4

result of their survey

Answer 4

most viewed democ. in maximilist terms, both means and ends
pos aspects centered around means, while neg encompassed both means and ends
increasing education associated w emphasizing means over ends
emphasizing means associated w increased satisfaction w it working