Info Democracy

• 7 Functions of Democracy

  Rights protection

  Engagement and participation

  Accountability and scrutiny

  Rule of law

  Representation

  Legitimacy

  Transitions of power
• Forms of democracy

  Direct democracy - Citizens are active in decision making.

  Representative democracy - Citizens elect representatives who makes decisions on their behalf.
• Liberal Democracy

  Widespread right to vote, society based on rule of law and rights.
• Pluralist Democracy

  Governments make decisions based in the result of different ideas.
• Majoritarian Democracy

  Will of the majority is the main consideration of the government.
• Strengths of Direct Democracy

  Encourages participation.

  Removes the need for representatives.

  Develops a sense of community.
• Weaknesses of Direct Democracy

  Impractical in a large state.

  Many will not feel qualified to make decisions.

  People may seek the guidance of professionals.

  Tyranny of the majority.