5 Questions
Liberal democracy combines the structure of a representative democracy with the principles of conservative political philosophy.
False
The rule of law is not a characteristic of liberal democracy
False
A liberal democracy may take only one constitutional form
False
Universal suffrage is a feature of liberal democracy
True
A liberal democracy does not guarantee the equal protection of human rights, civil rights, civil liberties, and political freedoms for all people
False
Study Notes
Key Characteristics of Liberal Democracy
- Combines structure of representative democracy with principles of liberal political philosophy
- Features elections between multiple distinct political parties
- Separation of powers into different branches of government
- Rule of law in everyday life as part of an open society
- Market economy with private property
- Universal suffrage
- Equal protection of human rights, civil rights, civil liberties, and political freedoms for all people
Importance of Constitution in Liberal Democracy
- Often draws upon a constitution (codified or uncodified) to delineate government powers and enshrine social contract
- Purpose of constitution is to limit government authority
- Can take various and mixed constitutional forms, such as constitutional monarchy (e.g. Australia, Belgium, Canada, Japan)
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