All Flashcards
(28 cards)
What is democracy?
A system where citizens participate in decision-making, directly or through representatives.
What is the difference between direct and representative democracy?
Direct democracy involves direct voting on laws, while representative democracy elects officials to govern
What is the principle of majority rule with minority rights?
The majority’s decisions prevail, but the rights of minorities must be protected
What is the separation of powers?
Division of government into executive, legislative, and judicial branches to prevent abuse of power.
What is the rule of law?
The principle that all individuals, including government officials, must follow the law.
How does Israel balance its Jewish and democratic identity?
By maintaining democratic institutions while upholding Jewish cultural and religious values.
What was UN Resolution 181?
The 1947 UN plan to partition Israel (under British mandate) into Jewish and Arab states, leading to Israel’s independence.
What is the significance of Israel’s Declaration of Independence?
It establishes Israel as a Jewish and democratic state, ensuring rights and freedoms for all citizens.
What are civil rights.
Rights given and protected by the government to ensure equality and freedom (e.g., voting, free speech, fair trial).
What are natural rights?
Rights that everyone is born with, simply by being human (e.g., life, liberty, property).
What is the primary role of the judiciary in a democracy?
To interpret and protect laws and rights.
Which of the following rights is considered a political right?
a) Freedom of religion
b) Freedom of movement
c) The right to vote
d) The right to privacy
c) The right to vote.
In Israel, the Knesset is responsible for executing laws. (True or false)
False.
The principle of the rule of law states that government officials do not have to follow the same level of law as citizens. (True or false)
False, it’s the opposite.
What does the Legislative branch do?
-Creates and passes laws.
-Approves the national budget.
-Can vote to impeach.
What does the Executive branch do?
-Implements and informed laws.
-Manages the country (education,economy,defence,police)
What does the Judicial branch do?
-Ensures laws follow democratic principles.
-Protect citizens rights and freedoms
-Resolves legal disputes.
Is the ‘Right to a fair trial’ a civil or political right?
Civil right.
Briefly explain the key components in a Liberal Democracy
supports individual rights and free elections.
Briefly explain the key components of republicanism
ensures representation and constitutional limits on power.
Explain what a referendum does
allow direct public participation in decision-making.
~How does the Kenneset define a Jew.
And
~Why is that important?
~Some who has a Jewish mother / converted to Judaism without any other religious beliefs.
~When discussing (The law of return), specifically to Israel; permission to make aliya/return to Israel is given to all Jews. But they asked, what makes a Jew; a Jew?
What % of Jews live in Israel (estimate)
~40%
What % of Jews live in America/Canada
~ (+40%)
