1. Would a system where everyone gets to vote on everything be better, or a system where one autocrat makes a decision for us all? Explain

2. Majoritarian and Pluralist Democracy
Chapter 2

3. Types of Government
Autocracy- one
Oligarchy – few
Democracy - people

4. Majoritarian Rule? Universal Participation? Should everyone vote?
Should each vote count equally?
Should it be majority rule or a plurality of minor groups?

5. Representative Democracy
Combination of Direct Democracy and Republic
Some things are voted by all, some only by representatives

6. Majoritarian vs. Minority
Can some people always be in the minority group?
Should government care about the rights of minorities?

7. Pluralist Model
Government by the people through competitive interest groups
Does this bring about an elite group of those who control key decisions?

8. Global Trend toward Democracy
Democratization – a move toward democratic government
Reflection: Which system is best, Majoritarian or Pluralist and why? Explain