POLS 100 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Liberal Democracy, Representative Democracy, Social Equality
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Autocracy the power to authoritatively allocate values can be vested into. Oligarchy power can be vested into a small group of people. Democracy to broadly share power among all citizens: ex: group of generals, core democratic principles, majority rule. Government decisions should reflect the will of the citizens that hold the government accountable for its actions. Right to : criticize governmental leaders and policies, right to propose new courses of governmental action, right to form and join interest groups, discuss political issues free from government censorship, seek and uphold public office. Individual preferences are given equal weight: ex: one person"s vote doesn"t count more than another, people should be free from class or social barriers. Economic equality: each individual should receive the same amount of material goods regardless of his contribution to society. Social & economic resources can be translated into political influence.
