ELEMENTS OF DEMOCRACY

Rule of Law:
The restriction of the arbitrary exercise of power by
subordinating it to well-defined and established laws.
https://www.google.ca/webhp?sourceid=chromeinstant&ion=1&espv=2&ie=UTF-8#q=rule%20of%20law

Political Equality:
Everyone is treated in the same way in the political sphere.
This means, among other things, that everyone has the same status
under the law (everyone is entitled to legal representation, for
example, and every citizen gets one vote) and that everyone gets
equal treatment under the law.
https://www.google.ca/webhp?sourceid=chromeinstant&ion=1&espv=2&ie=UTF-8#q=political%20equality

Common Good:
The advantage or benefit of all people in society or in a group .
http://www.dictionary.com/browse/common-good

Personal Freedom:
Freedom of the person in going and coming, equality before
the courts, security of private property, freedom of opinion and its
expression, and freedom of conscience subject to the rights of others
and of the public.
https://www.google.ca/webhp?sourceid=chromeinstant&ion=1&espv=2&ie=UTF-8#q=personal%20freedoms

Human Dignity:
Protect and uphold the dignity of all people.
http://teachers.wrdsb.ca/cruickshank/ffp/8-elements-of-democracy/

Political Freedom:

 Is a central concept in history and political thought and one of

the most important features of democratic societies.
https://www.google.ca/webhp?sourceid=chromeinstant&ion=1&espv=2&ie=UTF-8#q=political%20freedom%20definition

Being Informed and getting involved:

Citizens should be informed and participate in issues that
affect their community, province, nation and world.
http://teachers.wrdsb.ca/cruickshank/ffp/8-elements-of-democracy/

Respect:
Individuals should respect the rights of others.
http://teachers.wrdsb.ca/cruickshank/ffp/8-elements-of-democracy/