5 Basic CONCEPTS of DEMOCRACY

September 16, 2015

Objective:Understand the 5 basic foundations of

democracy

Individual WorthAll people have value and deserve to be

treated with dignity

EqualityEquality of opportunity

Equality before the law

Majority Rule, Minority RightsDecisions of the majority hold, but the

majority must also be willing to listen to the views of the minority

CompromiseProcess of give-and-take among conflicting

views to come to a decision that is acceptable to most people

Individual FreedomAll individuals may do as they like as long as

their actions do not violate the rights of others