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Elements of Democracy http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ouvC-pZBKew

Functioning civil institutions Police fire dept education

Free press freedom to share information

Educated middle class promotes conditions that lead to growth & prosperity

open economic system Trade all can participate

increased prosperity ability to improve economic growth

Free elections open to all no corruption

Pluralism multi-class system

Respect for law for the will of the people and the Constitution

Independent judicial branch courts not run by lawmakers

Rule of Law no one is above the law…even the govt!

Freedom from oppression balance of power provision of civil rights