Constitutions

The basis of democratic theory is the notion of human dignity and the belief that adults deserve respect and autonomy by being able to share in the governance of their community.

The conditions for a viable representative democracy include popular election of representatives, free entry of citizens to candidacy for electoral office, and freedom of political communication and association.

According to democratic theory, government decisions are morally binding when they are made through a process of people freely choosing representatives, those representatives debating and enacting policy, and administrators enforcing that policy.

<p>The quote emphasizes the importance of the right to vote and participate in the election of representatives as a fundamental right in a free country.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>According to democratic theory, elected representatives have the responsibility to govern based on the mandate given to them by the people, and they are accountable through standing for re-election.</p> Signup and view all the answers