The 11 Bases of Democracy
11 Bases of Democracy
Matias Wainfeld
POS2041 American Government
Florida International University
Dr.Donovan A Mcfarlane
July 23, 2020
11 Bases of Democracy
Democracy is a form of government which, has been around since 508 BC it has been used by many societies and was created by the Greeks. Democracy is a form of government in which the people decide who governs their society. The Greeks democracy was different than our form of democracy we have what is called an indirect democracy, which is a form of government in which people have all the power to select representation in the government like selection the House of Representatives or The Senate. Democracy is built throughout many different parts. In this article I will be speaking of these parts which are called, the 11 bases of democracy.
Self-Government
Social Contract
Majority Rule
Minorities Rights
Limited Government
Democracy Institution
Free Elections
Organized Opposition
Free Expression Ideas
Equality