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Democracy Versus Communism WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THESE TWO FORMS OF GOVERNMENT?
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Let’s Compare: Democracy - Government of the people, for the people by the people - People can vote and have elections - People have more control - Respect for the voices of minorities/people - Individual Rights - Ministers represent the people - Government and Individuals own resources - Independent judges restore law and order Communism - Government has more control - People can not vote/No Elections - People/Minorities have no voice - Equal Sharing of Wealth - Community owns major resources - Ministers represent the government - Idea of a Classless Structure - Follows an Economical Philosophy
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Which is represented below: Democracy or Communism? Set A: - People can vote_________________ - The Government has the final and main voice_____________________ - The Government controls the Economy_________________ - All People have a voice and certain freedoms_____________________ - The Government controlling your full life________________________ - Protection of human rights for all people________ Set B: - The Ministers represent the Government_____________________ - Freedom of Speech______________ - People have no Opinion/Voice____________________ - A Society where there are not classes; Idea of everyone on the same level____________________________ - Freedom of the Press______________ - Active participation of people in all areas of life ____________________________
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Constructive Response: Explain how the Bill of Rights and the US Constitution are aligned with the Idea of Democracy. How do they go hand in hand? How are they related?
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