1. Basics of Democracy

2. Foundations 1. fundamental worth of every person
2. equality of all persons
3. majority rule/ minority rights
4. compromise
5. individual freedom

3. Worth of the Individual
Each individual is a separate and distinct being.

4. Equality of All Persons
1. equality of opportunity
2. equality before the law

5. Majority rule, Minority rights
Theory that the majority of the people will be right more than wrong.
Satisfactory solutions to public problems
She should have polled the audience

6. The majority must recognize the right of the minority to become the majority.
The majority must listen to the minority argument.

7. Compromise is necessary because:
Democracy puts the individual first
Individual is the equal of all others
Most problems can be solved multiple ways

8. Individual freedom Total freedom = anarchy
The authority of government must protect society but not restrict the individual beyond necessity.

9. Democracy and Free Enterprise
Free enterprise system – private ownership of capital goods\
High degree of individual freedom
Profit
competition