POLS 2100 Chapter Notes - Chapter 5: Liberal Democracy, Direct Democracy, Presidential System
20 Mar 2017
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Liberty: freedom of speech and assembly: democracy: political power exercised either directly or indirectly through participation, competition, and liberty, this definition emphasizes individual freedom and liberalism. Liberal democracy: a political system that promotes participation, competition, and liberty: emphasis on individual rights and freedoms, direct democracy: public participates directly in governance and policy making; historically found in small communities such as ancient athens. Indirect democracy: public participates indirectly through its elected representatives; the prevalent form of democracy. In this case, leaders may no longer see the point in maintaining power if they can take some wealth with them in exchange for stepping aside. International pressure or incentives may also encourage democracy: democracy was a requirement to join the eu. If this argument was true, then democratization is less likely to be found the further you travel from the west. Institutions of the democratic state: legislatures unicameral and bicameral.
