5 Basic CONCEPTS of DEMOCRACY
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5 Basic CONCEPTS of DEMOCRACY. September 5, 2014 Objective: Understand the 5 basic foundations of democracy. Individual Worth. All people have value and deserve to be treated with dignity. Equality. Equality of opportunity Equality before the law. Majority Rule, Minority Rights. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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5 Basic CONCEPTS of DEMOCRACY
September 16, 2015
Objective:Understand the 5 basic foundations of
democracy
Individual WorthAll people have value and deserve to be
treated with dignity
EqualityEquality of opportunity
Equality before the law
Majority Rule, Minority RightsDecisions of the majority hold, but the
majority must also be willing to listen to the views of the minority
CompromiseProcess of give-and-take among conflicting
views to come to a decision that is acceptable to most people
Individual FreedomAll individuals may do as they like as long as
their actions do not violate the rights of others
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