POLSCI 1AA3 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Nineteenth Amendment To The United States Constitution, World Trade Organization, White-Collar Crime

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Meaning of democracy depends on where,when and philosophical interpretation. Direct and indirect model of democracy has been looked at. Direct demo: people to rules, meaning people directly make the rules. Indirect demo: people to reps to rules, meaning the representatives make decisions. American constitution starts with all men are created equal, people of color didnt;t get chance to vote until later. One key trend in modern democracy, the extension of the franchise. Women not allowed to vote until 1920, 19th amendment. Restrictions common across democratic states: britain, people who were poor couldn"t vote, canada, democracy began in 1918 on federal level, first nations were not allowed to vote until 1960. Modern democratic: a lot of restrictions have been removed, most adults can vote. Britain was invaded causing civil unrest, magna carter letter signed. Glorious revolution: violent civil action that saw overthrow of james 2nd. Japan post world war two was more democratic like.

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