- 17 Apr 2005 14:00
#618055
Wondering what people think of this in terms of a Liberal Democracy. Would you agree with these characteristics?
1. Majority Rule – one vote of equal value, the Government represents the will of the people
2. Regular Elections – with wide choice of candidates
3. Representative Democracy – voters elect reps to represent views
4. Freedom of Speech – “Anti-discrimination Legislationâ€
5. Freedom of Association – pressure groups etc
6. Pluralism – Power should be distributed between competing groups
7. Freedom of Religion – the freedom to practice respective religious beliefs
8. Equality – equal opportunity to develop potential, equal opportunity to have a say in Govt.
9. Rule of Law – notions – application of law should be consistent, everyone should be treated equal by the system
10. Minority Rights – minorities have representation even with a Majority Rule
11. Constitutionalism – checks and balances put on government (Federal system is a check on power); Consultation and Cooperation – Bicameral system – dispersion of power
1. Majority Rule – one vote of equal value, the Government represents the will of the people
2. Regular Elections – with wide choice of candidates
3. Representative Democracy – voters elect reps to represent views
4. Freedom of Speech – “Anti-discrimination Legislationâ€
5. Freedom of Association – pressure groups etc
6. Pluralism – Power should be distributed between competing groups
7. Freedom of Religion – the freedom to practice respective religious beliefs
8. Equality – equal opportunity to develop potential, equal opportunity to have a say in Govt.
9. Rule of Law – notions – application of law should be consistent, everyone should be treated equal by the system
10. Minority Rights – minorities have representation even with a Majority Rule
11. Constitutionalism – checks and balances put on government (Federal system is a check on power); Consultation and Cooperation – Bicameral system – dispersion of power