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What is the primary characteristic of direct democracy?
What is the primary characteristic of direct democracy?
Which type of democracy is characterized by a focus on individual rights and freedoms?
Which type of democracy is characterized by a focus on individual rights and freedoms?
What is the primary goal of social democracy?
What is the primary goal of social democracy?
Which type of democracy is characterized by citizen participation in decision-making through deliberation and consultation?
Which type of democracy is characterized by citizen participation in decision-making through deliberation and consultation?
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What is the primary characteristic of deliberative democracy?
What is the primary characteristic of deliberative democracy?
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Which type of democracy is practiced in many Western democracies, including the US, UK, and Canada?
Which type of democracy is practiced in many Western democracies, including the US, UK, and Canada?
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Types of Democracy
1. Direct Democracy
- Citizens make decisions directly through votes on laws and policies
- Examples: Ancient Athens, Swiss cantons, some US states (e.g., California)
2. Representative Democracy
- Citizens elect representatives to make decisions on their behalf
- Examples: Most modern democracies, including the US, UK, and Canada
3. Constitutional Democracy
- A system that limits government power through a constitution or bill of rights
- Examples: US, Germany, India
4. Liberal Democracy
- Emphasizes individual rights, freedoms, and protection of minorities
- Examples: Many Western democracies, including the US, UK, and Canada
5. Social Democracy
- Combines democracy with social welfare and economic equality
- Examples: Nordic countries (e.g., Sweden, Norway), Costa Rica
6. Participatory Democracy
- Encourages citizen participation in decision-making through deliberation and consultation
- Examples: Some local governments, community organizations, and cooperatives
7. Deliberative Democracy
- Focuses on informed, reflective, and inclusive decision-making processes
- Examples: Citizen juries, deliberative polls, and participatory budgeting initiatives
Types of Democracy
Direct Democracy
- Citizens have direct involvement in decision-making through votes on laws and policies
- Examples of direct democracy in practice include Ancient Athens, some Swiss cantons, and some US states such as California
Representative Democracy
- Citizens elect representatives to make decisions on their behalf
- Most modern democracies, including the US, UK, and Canada, are representative democracies
Constitutional Democracy
- Limits government power through a constitution or bill of rights
- Examples of constitutional democracies include the US, Germany, and India
Liberal Democracy
- Emphasizes individual rights, freedoms, and protection of minorities
- Many Western democracies, including the US, UK, and Canada, are classified as liberal democracies
Social Democracy
- Combines democracy with social welfare and economic equality
- Examples of social democracies include the Nordic countries, such as Sweden and Norway, and Costa Rica
Participatory Democracy
- Encourages citizen participation in decision-making through deliberation and consultation
- Examples of participatory democracy in practice include some local governments, community organizations, and cooperatives
Deliberative Democracy
- Focuses on informed, reflective, and inclusive decision-making processes
- Examples of deliberative democracy in practice include citizen juries, deliberative polls, and participatory budgeting initiatives
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Learn about the different forms of democracy, including direct, representative, and constitutional democracy, with examples from around the world.
