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a political form of government carried out either directly by the people or by means of elected representatives of the people, with free and frequent elections.

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democracy

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SALUS POPULI EST SUPREMA LEX

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THE POWER OF THE PEOPLE
THE POWER BY THE PEOPLE
THE POWER FOR THE PEOPLE
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Government by the people, either directly or indirectly, with free and frequent elections

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democracy

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Government in which citizens vote on laws and select officials more directly

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direct democracy

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Government that derives its powers indirectly from the people, who elect those who will govern

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representative democracy

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Government that enforces recognized limits on those who govern and allows the voice of the people to be heard through free, fair, and relatively frequent elections

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Constitutional democracy

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Principles of Democratic Government

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Universal suffrage

Majority rule

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Constitutional Democracy

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Limited government

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The Philippines is a DEMOCRATIC and REPUBLICAN State. Sovereignty resides in the PEOPLE and ALL government authority emanates from them

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ARTICLE II SECTION 1

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Manifestations of DEMOCRATIC & REPUBLICAN State

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Separation of Powers and Systems of Checks and Balances

Ours is a rule of law and not of men.

Existence of Bill of Rights

Popular will through Elections

Rule of Majority

Non-suability of the State

Legislature cannot pass irrepealable laws

Law on Public Officers

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Forms of Government

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Totalitarian
Authoritarianism
Aristocracy
Democracy

Theocracy
Oligarchy
Monarchy
Anarchy

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