Lecture 2

Question 1

Democracy

Answer 1

Rule of the people

Question 2

Direct democracy

Answer 2

The people have authority for all decisions entire population makes decisions.

Question 3

Representative democracy

Answer 3

Electing officials to represent the peoples interests and make expert decisions on their behalf

Question 4

Electoral democracy

Answer 4

Minimal freedom. Elections are not as meaningful as they should be. Significant restrictions on the elections.

Question 5

Liberal democracy

Answer 5

Responsive government. Free and fair competition for public office. Equal rights to participation. Civil liberties. Laws. Institutions do not last forever.