2. Democracy is therefore a political system in which rule
is by the people, not monarchs or despots.
In participatory or direct democracy, decisions are made by
all of those affected by them.
Democracy
3. Core Ideas of Democracy
Representative
democracy has
become the normal
method of achieving
‘rule by the people
the political system most able to ensure
political stands for
‘liberal’ democracy
have been
seen as the
dominant model
around the world.
4. The political system most
able to ensure
political stands for
Equality
01
Content Strategy
02
protect liberty and
freedom,
03
defend the
common interest
04
meet citizens’ needs,
05
promote moral
self-development, and
enable effective decision-
making
which takes everyone’s
interests into accoun
06
5. The arena of public debate and
discussion in modern
societies, consisting of many formal
and informal
spaces.
Public
Sphere
6. Although only small
numbers of the population were
involved in this culture,
they were vital in the early
development of democracy
because the salons introduced the idea
of resolving
political problems through public
DISCUSSION
7. Although only small
numbers of the population were
involved in this culture,
they were vital in the early
development of democracy
because the salons introduced the
idea of resolving
political problems through public
discussion
Philosopher analysed the emergence
and development of the mass media from the early
eighteenth century to the present day, tracing the
creation and subsequent decay of the ‘public sphere
8. The Public Sphere
Democracy itself
01
general concern
can be discussed
02
is an
arena of public debate
03
Aspirations
04
Necessary for democratic
process.
05
necessary for effective
democratic participation
06