Understanding democracy : a hip pocket guide
This handy pocket guide explains the core concepts of democracy in a clear A-Z format. Though these core concepts may be practiced differently in various countries, every genuine democracy is based on them in one way or another. Ideal for civics and government classrooms, Understanding Democracy is a concise, scholarly starting point for research papers and writing assignments
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9780190295240, 9780195311976, 0190295244, 0195311973
1099790753
An introduction to democracy ; Accountability ; Authority ; Citizen ; Citizenship ; Civic education ; Civil society ; Common good ; Constitution ; Constitutionalism ; Democracy, representative and constitutional ; Diversity ; Elections ; Equality ; Federalism ; Government, constitutional and limited ; Independent media ; Judicial independence ; Judicial review ; Justice ; Liberalism ; Liberty ; Majority rule and minority rights ; Market economy ; Parliamentary system ; Participation ; Pluralism ; Political party ; Popular sovereignty ; Presidential system ; Republic ; Republicanism ; Rights ; Rule of law ; Separation of powers ; Social democracy ; State ; Unitary state ; Virtue, civic.
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