What Is Democracy?

Introduction, Defining Democracy, Rights, The Rule of Law, Elections, The Culture of Democracy, Democratic Government, Politics, Economics, Pluralism
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THE PILLARS OF DEMOCRACY

Sovereignty of the people.
Government based upon consent of the governed.
Majority rule.
Minority rights.
Guarantee of basic human rights.
Free and fair elections.
Equality before the law.
Due process of law.
Constitutional limits on government.
Social, economic, and political pluralism.
Values of tolerance, pragmatism, cooperation, and compromise.

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