Principles of Democracy
Name the 4 principles of democracy
Justice, Equity, Freedoms, and Representation
Mention some of the services the government provides.
E.g.: hospitals, libraries, courts of law, police, public transportation, community centers, services for seniors
Fact or opinion:
Being on the 6th floor brings great benefits to your overall health plus you are closer to the soccer pitch than on lower levels.
Fact!
Principles about how people should act, or standards we consider important and just
What is Justice?
Fair treatment of individuals and groups
What is majority rule?
Decisions determined by 51% or more of the recorded votes.
Define: Society
People who share the same government rules and laws
Define: Compromise
to decide on a settlement that satisfies all parties
What is Equity?
Individuals and groups have the same opportunities in life
What are the responsibilities of the citizens?
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Define: Services
What the government does for the citizens
What is Freedoms?
People have the right to think and speak as they wish
What are the 3 different levels of government in Canada?
Local, Provincial, and Federal Government.
What's a fact?
a statement that can be proven to be true
Define: Diversity
Respecting people from various cultures and backgrounds
What is Representation?
Elected representatives act on behalf of citizens
Make laws
Provide services
Protect rights and freedoms
Provide leadership
What's an opinion?
what someone believes but cannot be proved to be right or wrong. A point of view
What's the difference between direct democracy and representative democracy.
Everyone is involved in the decision-making process vs. elected representatives make decisions on behalf of citizens.