Democratic Governments PDF
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This document details the characteristics of democratic governments, highlighting principles such as popular sovereignty, rule of law, and the protection of fundamental rights. It also touches on important aspects like civic participation and accountability. The text suggests a discussion of government principles.
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- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ### **What Defines a Pole?** A pole in power distribution is usually identified by: 1. 2. 3. 4. ### **Poles in Other Contexts** - - A government is considered **democratic** when it is based on...
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ### **What Defines a Pole?** A pole in power distribution is usually identified by: 1. 2. 3. 4. ### **Poles in Other Contexts** - - A government is considered **democratic** when it is based on principles that prioritize the participation, representation, and rights of the people it governs. Democracy emphasizes the rule of the majority while protecting the rights of minorities. Below are the key characteristics and principles that make a government democratic: ### **1. Popular Sovereignty** - - - - ### **2. Rule of Law** - - - - ### **3. Separation of Powers** - - - - ### **4. Protection of Fundamental Rights** - - - - - ### **5. Majority Rule with Minority Rights** - - ### **6. Political Pluralism** - - - - ### **7. Accountability and Transparency** - - - - ### **8. Civic Participation** - - - - ### **9. Equality and Inclusivity** - - - - ### **10. Peaceful Transfer of Power** - - - - ### **Examples of Democratic Governments** - -
