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What are the three major elements of a democratic government mentioned in the text?
What are the three major elements of a democratic government mentioned in the text?
- Elections, institutions, and enjoyment of rights (correct)
- Elections, public opinion, and government transparency
- Elections, free media, and independent judiciary
- Political parties, institutions, and rule of law
What is necessary but not sufficient for a democracy according to the text?
What is necessary but not sufficient for a democracy according to the text?
- Government transparency and rule of law
- Free media and independent judiciary
- Political parties and public opinion
- Elections and institutions (correct)
What sets the limits for the properly elected rulers in a democracy?
What sets the limits for the properly elected rulers in a democracy?
- Citizens’ democratic rights (correct)
- Political opposition
- Constitutional amendments
- International treaties
In which chapter of the book does the text discuss the combination of elections, institutions, and enjoyment of rights?
In which chapter of the book does the text discuss the combination of elections, institutions, and enjoyment of rights?
What does the text emphasize as the third element necessary to make a government democratic?
What does the text emphasize as the third element necessary to make a government democratic?
What is the third element necessary to make a government democratic?
What is the third element necessary to make a government democratic?
What did Chapter Four emphasize about a democratic government?
What did Chapter Four emphasize about a democratic government?
What do citizens' democratic rights do in a democracy?
What do citizens' democratic rights do in a democracy?
What did Chapter Five highlight about a democracy?
What did Chapter Five highlight about a democracy?
Why are elections and institutions alone not sufficient for a democracy?
Why are elections and institutions alone not sufficient for a democracy?
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Elements of a democracy
Elements of a democracy
Elections, institutions, and the enjoyment of rights are essential for a democratic government.
Elections & Institutions: Not Enough
Elections & Institutions: Not Enough
While elections and institutions are important, they are insufficient to create a true democracy.
Rights: Limits on Power
Rights: Limits on Power
Citizens' rights act as boundaries or restrictions on the power of elected officials.
Chapter 6: Democracy's Trio
Chapter 6: Democracy's Trio
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Enjoyment of Rights
Enjoyment of Rights
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Chapter 4: Elections Matter
Chapter 4: Elections Matter
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Rights: Government Accountability
Rights: Government Accountability
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Chapter 5: Institutions: By the Book
Chapter 5: Institutions: By the Book
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Rights Make the Difference
Rights Make the Difference
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Democracy: A Balanced Act
Democracy: A Balanced Act
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