Democracy - democratic systems
name 2 of the criteria needed for a democracy according to robert dahl
1, Control over the political decisions of the government is vested in the elected representatives – i.e. the representatives elected by the people
2. Requirement for free, fair and frequent elections. Typically, as in Denmark, elections will be held at least every four years
3. Requirement for inclusive elections, which means that virtually the entire adult population must have the right to vote
4. Virtually all adults in the population must have the right to stand for election
5. Freedom of speech. Citizens must have the right to speak and express themselves without the risk of subsequent punishment or persecution. This includes the right to criticize elected representatives, the government and the policies pursued
6. Right to access alternative sources of information. Citizens have the right to seek alternative and independent sources of information from other citizens, experts, newspapers and magazines that are not controlled or managed by political groups that try to influence citizens' opinions. These sources should be effectively protected by law
7. Freedom of association and assembly: To achieve various rights - including those mentioned above - citizens have the right to establish independent political parties and interest groups.
8. The form of government is called a liberal democracy, as one of the cornerstones is the freedoms that originate from liberalism. The criteria mentioned above are also referred to by Dahl as political institutions. By using the word "institutions", reference is made to a political system that is rooted, regulated and generally accepted in the nation-state in question. This means that liberal democracy can only function if the criteria/institutions mentioned are something that everyone (voters, politicians, media, etc.) accepts and cherishes.
Describe the Liberalists ideal state
A small state
This 19th-century thinker co-wrote The Communist Manifesto, which laid the foundation for modern socialist movements.
Who is Karl Marx?
who is the current prime minister
Mette Frederiksen
What is the difference of the one- and two-hump distributions of voters in Anthony Downs Economic Theory of Democracy / Median Voter Theorem
in one hump distrubution, most of the voters are in the middle, in a two hump distribution, they are distributed into left and right and politics are very polarized
Who created political liberalism?
John locke
The “invisible hand” concept, often contrasted with socialist economic planning, was introduced by this economist.
Who is Adam Smith?
what are the main goal of the liberal alliance
Individual freedom
how is the government (the executive branch) appointed in a parliamentary democracy?
in a parliamentary democracy, the legislative branch appoints the executive branch, which is headed by a prime minister who is considered the head of government
What is most important to a liberalism?
The individuals freedom
This term describes the belief that the state should provide citizens with healthcare, education, and basic welfare.
A welfare state
guess the political party
Danish people's party/Dansk folkeparti
How does the separation of powers protect rights in a democracy?
The separation of powers protects rights in a democracy by dividing government authority among different branches, so no single branch becomes too powerful and violate citizens’ rights.
The legislative (makes laws), executive (implements laws), and judicial (interprets laws) power.
What is capitalism?
Capitalism is an economic system with emphasis on private property rights and free markets.
This political event in France triggered a conservative reaction across Europe, emphasising order and tradition over revolutionary change.
What is the French Revolution?
whos the last person to aprove when the law is in making
The regent (king/queen)
What is considered as the first democratic state in the world?
The Greek City State of Athens
What is the invisible hand?
The society will achieve the maximum prosperity when consumers and buisnesses acts selfishly.
This Scandinavian model (originally created by the germans Lassalle and Bernstein) blends capitalism with extensive social welfare programs, representing a compromise between free markets and socialist principles. Name of an ideology.
What is social democracy?
which year did the social democratic party start (plus or minus 10 years)
1871 (1861-1881)