Democracy Study guide / Four Pillars of Democracy

What is Democracy?

• Fair treatment of individuals and group.

• a form of government which everyone has certain rights that are balanced with responsibility. Citizens have the right and responsibility to choose the people who govern them.

• Is a foundation specifically made to protect people with rules and always keep things organized. exactly how it should be.

• Citizens can act without interference from others or the government.

What is the democratic system?

• Urban, Rural, Aboriginal.

• People can act out without interference from others or the government.

• In one which citizens have a voice in decision making.

• The duties of an individual group

What are Responsibilities in Democracy?

• The duties of n individual or group in our society. It is something that you are expected to do. In Canada with every rights, there is a responsibility.

• Treating people fairly. Not slacking from your job and always stay focused every time.

• People can act out without interference.

• A way of making decisions in which everyone in the group votes.

State the four pillars of Democracy.

• Federal, Provincial, Municipal

• Justice, Equality, Freedom, Representation

• Justice, Equity, Freedom, Representation

• Justice, Equity, Freedom, Responsibility

What is the Definition of Pillar "Freedom" In Democracy?

• Belongs to the "Four Pillars of Democracy"

• Treating people fairly; sometimes accommodations need to be made so that things will be equal and fair to everyone.

• The right to travel back in forth or in and out in Canada.

• Where you have freedom

State what "Rights" mean in Democracy

• Are things that you are only limited to do for 3 years, if it expires then you will be sent to jail

• Another word for freedom

• Mean that people can act without any interference from other or the government

• In a democracy, are things specifically allowed, and they provide protection to the people of a country by their government. It's the government's job to protect our rights and freedoms.

What is the definition of the Pillar "Justice"?

• Fair Treatment of an individual and equal groups. Upholding just and equitable treatment, and providing due reward in accordance with honor, standards, or laws.

• One in which citizens have a voice in decision making.

• Form of government in which everyone has a certain right that are balanced by responsibility.

• Duties of an individual groups in our society

Meaning of the Pillar "Representation" in Democracy

• Are principles on how people should act

• Highest law of the land. It is a set of principles that lays out the rules for how our Country will be governed.

• In a representative democracy, citizens elect their representatives to govern and make decisions on their behalf. In Canada., we choose people who form the government and they make decisions for us.

• A group of people that share the same government and the same rues and laws.

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