POL 202 Chapter Notes - Chapter 6: Totalitarianism, Public Knowledge, Authoritarianism

• School: University of Miami
• Department: Political Science
• Course: POL 202
• Professor: Davidson- Schmich Louise

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Democracy--a form of regime associated with rule by the people that signifies rights & liberties for citizens, including political rights to participate in elections & civil liberties such as freedom of speech. Agreement on two main types of rights emphasized in democracies: political rights & civil rights. Political rights--rights of individuals to participate in political life, including the right to political speech, the right to vote, & the right to join political associations. Civil rights--rights of individuals to participate in civic life, including freedoms of assembly, speech, access to information, & equal access to institutions, etc. Regime--form or type of governmental system, with an emphasis on institutions & rules. Democratic regime--a regime with predominantly democratic institutions, including basic civil rights & regular, free elections. A regime has several different governments, under each president"s administration. Free & fair elections in which most citizens can vote. Multiple political parties or choice in elections.