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Objectives: Understand the Foundations of Democracy

Democracy Republic- Reps Democracy – Government of the people, by the people, for the people Direct Democracy – Will of the people translated into public policy, (Mass Meeting) Indirect Democracy – Representative What are some major problems with Democracy Parliamentary System Republic- Reps

Using Democracy how does the government decide what is right for the people? Majoritarianism – Government by the majorities decision (elections) and a majority representation 1. Majority rule – Majority of the people will always be right (satisfactory) 2. Still have to mind (Minority Rights) – Always have to give everyone a voice (Devils Advocate)

Who speaks for the People? (once elections are over? A. The people that have the right to speak are the rich. Money=education=influence-control of government Elitism – Government by the people that have money Elites are isolated from America – Bush Grocery store scanners B. Interest Groups – Collection of people that join together to make their views known to the government Pluralism – Government of many interest groups What are the problems with this?