DEMOCRACY AND PARTICIPATION Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
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Features of a Liberal Democracy
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- Rule of Law
- Independent Judiciary
- Fair Elections
- Free Elections
- Freedom of Expression and Political Information
- A constitution
- Freedom of Association
- Protection of Rights and Liberties
- Widespread Political Participation
- Peaceful Transition to Power
2
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Peaceful Transition to Power
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- Often taken for granted.
- Those who lose power by democratic means accept the authority of those who won from the “voice of the people”
- If they do not, politics and society break down.
- Helps ensure democracy can hold government to account and ensures the legitimacy of those who won.
3
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FREE ELECTIONS
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- Without free electons, it would be impossible for democracy to function properly as it’s main way for the people’s voices to be heard.
- “Free” means all adults are free to vote and to stand for office.
- Universal Suffrage.
- Shouldn’t discriminate against anyone.
- Elections need to be free so everyone can exercise their right to vote without fear/threat.
- Can be done through a secret ballot.
- If a vote was not secret, votes can be bought and sold and voters can be coerced into voting a certain way.
4
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Fair Elections
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