Characteristics of Democracy

In a democracy, the ___ representatives are responsible for answering the ___ ___ of the people

Elected; popular will

Characteristics of a Democracy: Government works to secure an ___ ___ for people to develop their own ___

Equal opportunity, abilities

Characteristics of a Democracy: Government is based on ___ and ___ elections in which every citizen has the right to ___, every vote has ___ weight, and candidates for office can ___ express their views

Free and open, vote, equal, freely

Characteristics of a Democracy: Government is based on ___ ___ through the people's elected representatives but respects the rights of ___

Majority rule, minorities

What is a democracy?

A governmental system in which the sovereign power rests with the people

Characteristics of a Democracy: Political parties choose ___ for office, respect the voters' decision in ___, and act as ___ ___

Candidates, elections, loyal opposition