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Key elemants of Democracy Mind Map - Coggle Diagram
Key elemants of Democracy Mind Map
What is Democracy
a system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives.
Why is democracy preferred
Promotes equality among citizens
Enhance the dignity of the Individual
Improve the quality of decision making
Provides a method to resolve conflicts
Allows rooms correct mistakes
Features of Democracy
In a democracy the final decision making a power must rest with
those who elected by the people
A democracy must be based on a
free and fair election
where those currently in power have a fair chance of losing.
In a democracy,
each adult citizen
must have one vote and each vote must have one value.
A
democratic government
rules within limits sets by costitutional law and citizens right.
The opposition parties are allowed to function freely before and after the elections.
The democratic governments are based on fundamental principles of political equality.
Some more points
Derives its powers from the people.
Elections are held; people vote and
choose their representatives.
Takes decisions on behalf of the people.
Answerable to the people for decisions
and actions.
How do citizens participate in a democracy?
Stay Informed (Watch the news, read the news paper, social media etc.)
Join a political party
Campaign
Stand as a candidate in an election