Not all democratic governments look alike; however, they all share certain fundamental principles. Majority rule, liberty, equality, and rule of law are a few of the universal principles generally shared across democracies. Some principles form the foundation of democracy and are absolutely essential to sustaining democratic governance. Still others are worthwhile but not essential to democracy. Contemplate how democratic principles relate to democratic governance and contribute to a democratic society. As you think about democratic principles for this Assignment, weigh those that are most important to democracy as you understand it. Perhaps your evaluation might help you answer the following question: Exactly which democratic concepts and principles make a government democratic?
To prepare for this Assignment:
Review the article “Democracy and Equality” in this week’s Learning Resources. Consider whether you think equality is a fundamental democratic principal.
Review the article “Mill’s Moral and Political Philosophy” in this week’s Learning Resources.
Consider the democratic principle of liberty as it relates to democratic governance.
Think about the tenets of John Stuart Mill’s conception of democracy and whether you agree or disagree with the ideas he proposed.
Select at least two democratic principles that you consider fundamental and essential to democracy.
Select at least two democratic principles that you consider related and desirable but not essential to democracy.
Think about what conclusions might be drawn about democratic principles as they relate to democratic governance.
The Assignment (1–3 pages):
Briefly explain the four democratic principles you selected.
Explain which principles you think are fundamental and essential to democracy and explain why.
Explain which principles you think are related and desirable but not essential to democracy and explain why.
Based on your evaluation, draw at least one conclusion about democratic principles as they relate to democratic governance.
Support your Assignment with specific references to all resources used in its preparation. You are asked to provide a reference list only for those resources
not
included in the Learning Resources for this course
.
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1. Not all democratic governments look alike; however, they all
share certain fundamental principles. Majority rule, liberty,
equality, and rule of law are a few of the universal principles
generally shared across democracies. Some principles form the
foundation of democracy and are absolutely essential to
sustaining democratic governance. Still others are worthwhile
but not essential to democracy. Contemplate how democratic
principles relate to democratic governance and contribute to a
democratic society. As you think about democratic principles
for this Assignment, weigh those that are most important to
democracy as you understand it. Perhaps your evaluation might
help you answer the following question: Exactly which
democratic concepts and principles make a government
democratic?
To prepare for this Assignment:
Review the article “Democracy and Equality” in this week’s
Learning Resources. Consider whether you think equality is a
fundamental democratic principal.
Review the article “Mill’s Moral and Political Philosophy” in
this week’s Learning Resources.
Consider the democratic principle of liberty as it relates to
democratic governance.
Think about the tenets of John Stuart Mill’s conception of
democracy and whether you agree or disagree with the ideas he
proposed.
Select at least two democratic principles that you consider
fundamental and essential to democracy.
Select at least two democratic principles that you consider
related and desirable but not essential to democracy.
Think about what conclusions might be drawn about democratic
principles as they relate to democratic governance.
The Assignment (1–3 pages):
Briefly explain the four democratic principles you selected.
Explain which principles you think are fundamental and
essential to democracy and explain why.
2. Explain which principles you think are related and desirable but
not essential to democracy and explain why.
Based on your evaluation, draw at least one conclusion about
democratic principles as they relate to democratic governance.
Support your Assignment with specific references to all
resources used in its preparation. You are asked to provide a
reference list only for those resources
not
included in the Learning Resources for this course
