2. September 21, 2015 Democracy Ordinary people want to rule themselves and are capable of doing so. Review Question: Discuss two reasons why the framers created a bicameral legislature? Objective: Students will be able to understand the basic foundations and definitions of Democracy

3. I. Democracy 2 types (Direct vs. Indirect) Political Participation –Types –“Generation Gap” (Young vs. Old)

4. II. Democratic Theory Majoritarian Viewpt Elite Class Theory Pluralist View (No single Elite) Hyperpluralist View (Pluralism – Sour)

5. III. Fundamental Democratic Values Popular Sovereignty Individual vs. Collective Liberty Equality (opp. Vs. result)

6. September 22, 2015 Democracy Review Question: Describe one reason that the framers chose to use the electoral college as the method to elect the president. Objective: Students will be able to understand the basic foundations and definitions of Democracy

7. IV. Fundamental Democratic Processes Free/Fair Elections (comp.) Majority Rule/Min. Rights Assemble/Protest

8. V. Fundamental Democratic Structures Federalism Sep. of Powers Checks/Balances Constitutionalism

9. VI. Challenges to Democracy Technology Limited Participation Campaign Costs Policy Gridlock