Democracy( from the Greek demons, "the people"; keratin, "to rule') a political system in which the people of

country rule through any of government they choose to establish.

=Democracy is the best way to meet the diverse need of the people
=People make decisions the reflect the will of the majority
=True democratic citizens not only enjoy their rights and freedoms, but they also take every seriously the
responsibility of living democratically
=Open communication and mass participation are also important responsibilities of the democratic citizen
=The democratic citizen upholds
-human dignity
-respects the rights
-work for the common god
-has a sense of responsibility
ELEMENTS OF DEMOCRACY
1. Rule of Law; In democracy, everyone must adhere to some laws (including leaders) laws should be known,
predictable, and
impartial
2. Political Equality; Every citizen has the same right to vote for office and to speak an public issues
3. Common Good; Democratic citizens should work towards the common good (what will make the most
people safe and secure and happy). Have some sense of responsibility and caring for others.
4. Personal Freedom; People enjoy many personal freedoms such as freedom of religion and freedom of
expression.
5. Human Dignity; Democratic citizens should protect and uphold the office the dignity of all people.
6. Political Freedom; People can speak freely from associations, run for office and vote without being
intimidated.
7.Being Informed And Getting Involved: Citizens should communicate openly and participate individually and
collectively in issues that shape their community, nation, and world.
8. Respect: citizens should respect the rights of others