DEMOCRACY

DEMOCRACY
DEMOS = THE PEOPLE

KRATOS = TO RULE
 came from the greek word "demokratia" which means rule of the people.
 It was coined from two words: "demos" that means "people" and "kratos" refers to "power" that means in democracy the power is
vested in the people.
 a form of government in which the "rulers" are elected by the people.
 a political system where people have a voice and power to intervene in government decisions.
 simply a system of government where the citizens directly exercise their power, and have the right to elect government representatives who
collectively create a government body for the entire nation.
 equal dignity and rights of all people, freedom of opinion, freedom of the press and freedom of expression, that all are equal in the eyes of
the law and that free elections are held.
 It is not only a form of government but it is associated with participation, rights and freedom of the people in the country.
 the government is of the people for the people and by the people abraham lincoln
MAIN POINTS OF DEMOCRACY @KNORR CUBES
 Practicing the rights like right to vote and right in decision making
 There is freedom
 The primary source of political power is the common people.
 There is a social equality and respect for the individuals
 Laws are made for the common good and for the progress of the country.
DEMOCRATIC PRACTICES
 are ways citizens can work together-even when they disagree-to address shared problems.
 It is a set of principles and practices that guide how people interact and work together everyday to improve their community and to create
a more just society
 Democracy is about the people, it is about the rights and the voices of the people who has a bigger part in making decisions of the
government.
 There are different democratic practices enjoyed by the democratic community like the Philippines to express their rights and voice for the
will of the people.
Voting sytem Citizen Participation Constituional

Govenrment
Mojority rule/minority right Private Sectors Civil Society
1. VOTING SYSTEM
One of the most important democratic activity practiced on how to elect government officials.
It is a legal system where there are rules in how elections will be conducted and how results are determined
2.CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
is a process which provides private individuals an opportunity to influence public decisions and has long been a component of the
democratic decision-making process.
Individuals have an opportunity to participate in any public affairs
Citizen participation can influence government decision making process in making of laws, in economic activities and even in socio-
cultural activities.
3.CONSTITUTIONAL GOVERNMENT
is defined by the existence of a constitution-which may be a legal instrument or merely a set of fixed norms or principles generally
accepted as the fundamental law of the polity-that effectively controls the exercise of political power.
A type of government uses constitutions which is known as laws or written document where it defines how government works and that
balances the power in executive, legislative and executive branch.
4.MAJORITY RULE/ MINORITY RIGHT
Democracy therefore requires minority rights equally as it does majority rule. Indeed, as democracy is understood today, the minority's
rights must be protected no matter how alienated a minority is from the majority society; otherwise, the majority's rights lose their
meaning.
a way of organizing a government where citizens are free to make decisions through votes. The minority rights are the normal
individual rights or the rights of the minorities in a certain place.
In a democratic country, votes are important in making decisions where the majority votes will rule but there is no elimination of
minority rights or individual rights.
THE MAJORITY HAS THE POWER TO RULE AND ALSO RESPONSIBLE TO PROTECT THE RIGHTS OF THE MINORITY. It
means that whatever the rules will be imposed the rights of the minorities will still be practiced.
5. PRIVATE SECTORS/ENTERPRISE
 Establishing private enterprises or businesses is a product of democracy.

 Citizens have the right to put up a business as long private sectors follow the policies imposed by the government.
 In a democratic country, citizens have a right to make businesses whether it is small or big enterprise.
6.CIVIL SOCIETY
 Establishing of civil organizations are visible in a democratic country.

 It a type of organization/society establish by a group of people with one common interest like establishing an association of the drivers
and union for laborers.
PARTICIPATORY DEMOCRACY
 is an individual participation of citizen directly in making policies and concerning political aspects rather than electing representatives.
 a kind of democracy in which individual has the power to decide directly on the policies and politicians are responsible in the
implementation of those policies.
 people involve themselves in making policies or laws where it is voted directly by the citizens.
 In this type of democracy, everyone hears different sentiments and voices in making policies.
 It gives an individual a chance to participate especially those from rural community the opportunity to influence public decision making.
REPRESENTATIVE DEMOCRACY
 a system of government in which citizens vote for representative to make laws.
 a kind of democracy where people elect representatives to make laws in behalf of the citizens
 In representative democracy, representatives like congressmen make laws for the citizen.
 Citizens' voice will be hearing through electing a representative or leader in making policies for the common good.
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DEMOS = THE PEOPLE

MAIN POINTS OF DEMOCRACY @KNORR CUBES

Voting sytem Citizen Participation Constituional

Mojority rule/minority right Private Sectors Civil Society

 Establishing private enterprises or businesses is a product of democracy.

 Establishing of civil organizations are visible in a democratic country.

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