Types of Democracy
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What is the primary goal of social democracy?

  • Enhancing citizen participation in decision-making
  • Promoting economic equality and collective ownership (correct)
  • Ensuring fair and impartial application of laws
  • Protecting individual rights and freedoms
  • Which democratic value emphasizes the respect for diversity and protection of minority rights?

  • Equality
  • Freedom
  • Justice
  • Tolerance (correct)
  • Which type of democracy emphasizes citizen participation and is a combination of direct and representative democracy?

  • Liberal Democracy
  • Social Democracy
  • Participatory Democracy (correct)
  • Direct Democracy
  • What type of electoral system allocates seats based on the proportion of votes received?

    <p>Proportional Representation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common barrier to citizen participation?

    <p>Voter suppression</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which branch of government interprets laws in a democratic system?

    <p>Judicial</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the executive branch in a democratic system?

    <p>Enforces laws</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of voting system requires the winner to receive a majority of votes?

    <p>Majority Voting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key characteristic of liberal democracy?

    <p>Protection of individual rights and freedoms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of a form of citizen participation beyond voting?

    <p>Protests</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Types Of Democracy

    • Direct Democracy: Citizens directly participate in decision-making process
      • Examples: Ancient Athens, Swiss Cantons
    • Representative Democracy: Citizens elect representatives to make decisions on their behalf
      • Examples: United States, United Kingdom
    • Participatory Democracy: Combination of direct and representative democracy, emphasizes citizen participation
      • Examples: Porto Alegre's participatory budgeting, Icelandic crowdsourced constitution
    • Liberal Democracy: Protects individual rights and freedoms, emphasizes market economy
      • Examples: United States, Canada
    • Social Democracy: Emphasizes social welfare, economic equality, and collective ownership
      • Examples: Nordic countries, Germany

    Democratic Values

    • Equality: All citizens are equal before the law and have equal opportunities
    • Freedom: Protection of individual rights and freedoms, including speech, assembly, and religion
    • Justice: Fair and impartial application of laws, protection of human rights
    • Participation: Active involvement of citizens in decision-making process
    • Tolerance: Respect for diversity, protection of minority rights
    • Accountability: Transparency and responsibility of elected officials and institutions

    Elections And Voting

    • Types of Electoral Systems:
      • First-Past-The-Post (FPTP): Winner takes all
      • Proportional Representation (PR): Seats allocated based on proportion of votes
      • Mixed-Member Proportional (MMP): Combination of FPTP and PR
    • Voting Systems:
      • Plurality Voting: Winner takes all
      • Majority Voting: Winner must receive majority of votes
      • Ranked-Choice Voting: Voters rank candidates in order of preference
    • Voter Registration: Process of registering eligible citizens to vote
    • Voter Turnout: Percentage of eligible citizens who cast ballots

    Citizen Participation

    • Forms of Participation:
      • Voting: Casting ballots in elections
      • Petitions: Signing documents to influence policy or decision-making
      • Protests: Peaceful demonstrations to express opinions or dissent
      • Volunteering: Participating in civic activities, such as community service
    • Barriers to Participation:
      • Voter Suppression: Efforts to limit or restrict voting rights
      • Lack of Access: Limited access to information, education, or resources
      • Discrimination: Systemic barriers based on race, gender, or other characteristics

    Democratic Institutions

    • Legislative Branch: Makes laws, composed of elected representatives
    • Executive Branch: Enforces laws, headed by president or prime minister
    • Judicial Branch: Interprets laws, composed of courts and judges
    • Independent Agencies: Regulate specific areas, such as central banks or election commissions
    • Civil Society: Non-governmental organizations, community groups, and advocacy organizations

    Broader Meaning of Democracy

    • Beyond Governance: Democracy as a way of life, emphasizing values and principles
    • Civic Engagement: Active participation in civic activities, beyond voting
    • Deliberative Democracy: Emphasis on informed discussion and debate in decision-making
    • Economic Democracy: Extension of democratic principles to economic sphere, emphasizing worker rights and collective ownership
    • Global Democracy: Democratization of international relations, global governance, and human rights

    Types Of Democracy

    • Direct Democracy: Citizens directly participate in decision-making process, e.g., Ancient Athens, Swiss Cantons.
    • Representative Democracy: Citizens elect representatives to make decisions on their behalf, e.g., United States, United Kingdom.
    • Participatory Democracy: Combines direct and representative democracy, emphasizing citizen participation, e.g., Porto Alegre's participatory budgeting, Icelandic crowdsourced constitution.
    • Liberal Democracy: Protects individual rights and freedoms, emphasizing market economy, e.g., United States, Canada.
    • Social Democracy: Emphasizes social welfare, economic equality, and collective ownership, e.g., Nordic countries, Germany.

    Democratic Values

    • Equality: Ensures all citizens are equal before the law and have equal opportunities.
    • Freedom: Protects individual rights and freedoms, including speech, assembly, and religion.
    • Justice: Ensures fair and impartial application of laws, protecting human rights.
    • Participation: Fosters active involvement of citizens in decision-making processes.
    • Tolerance: Promotes respect for diversity, protecting minority rights.
    • Accountability: Ensures transparency and responsibility of elected officials and institutions.

    Elections And Voting

    • Electoral Systems:
      • First-Past-The-Post (FPTP): Winner takes all.
      • Proportional Representation (PR): Seats allocated based on proportion of votes.
      • Mixed-Member Proportional (MMP): Combines FPTP and PR.
    • Voting Systems:
      • Plurality Voting: Winner takes all.
      • Majority Voting: Winner must receive majority of votes.
      • Ranked-Choice Voting: Voters rank candidates in order of preference.
    • Voter Registration: Process of registering eligible citizens to vote.
    • Voter Turnout: Percentage of eligible citizens who cast ballots.

    Citizen Participation

    • Forms of Participation:
      • Voting: Casting ballots in elections.
      • Petitions: Signing documents to influence policy or decision-making.
      • Protests: Peaceful demonstrations to express opinions or dissent.
      • Volunteering: Participating in civic activities, such as community service.
    • Barriers to Participation:
      • Voter Suppression: Efforts to limit or restrict voting rights.
      • Lack of Access: Limited access to information, education, or resources.
      • Discrimination: Systemic barriers based on race, gender, or other characteristics.

    Democratic Institutions

    • Legislative Branch: Makes laws, composed of elected representatives.
    • Executive Branch: Enforces laws, headed by president or prime minister.
    • Judicial Branch: Interprets laws, composed of courts and judges.
    • Independent Agencies: Regulate specific areas, such as central banks or election commissions.
    • Civil Society: Non-governmental organizations, community groups, and advocacy organizations.

    Broader Meaning of Democracy

    • Beyond Governance: Democracy as a way of life, emphasizing values and principles.
    • Civic Engagement: Active participation in civic activities, beyond voting.
    • Deliberative Democracy: Emphasizes informed discussion and debate in decision-making.
    • Economic Democracy: Extends democratic principles to the economic sphere, emphasizing worker rights and collective ownership.
    • Global Democracy: Democratization of international relations, global governance, and human rights.

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