1. Xlandia
What is democracy?

2. Defining democracy
The people directly or through a representative regularly indicate their political preferences
“Constitutional Democracy”
“Pure democracy”
“Republic”

3. Democracies throughout the world

4. Geographic distribution of power
Confederation
Federalist
Unitary or Centrist

5. Parliamentary System Voters elect legislature Legislature elects exec
Exec is usually leader of majority party in legislature
If no majority…coalitions are formed
Exec drafts laws

7. Parliamentary Systesm
pros
Cons
Minimal conflict b/w exec and leg.
Efficiency
Multiple parties
Less effective minority
Coalition governments are notoriously unstable

8. Citizen Participation
Proportional Representation
Winner-take-all
Compulsory vs. non compulsory voting