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Struggle For Democracy

Struggle For Democracy. TODAY. REMINDER. 123 of the 195 nations of the World (63%) In 1970, only 40 nations, 2002 120 nations Today in 2011 123 nations! 63% Democratic, 24% Authoritarian, 8% Limited Democracy, 5% Traditional Democracy. Why democracy is hard to achieve?.

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Struggle For Democracy

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  1. Struggle For Democracy TODAY

  2. REMINDER • 123 of the 195 nations of the World (63%) • In 1970, only 40 nations, 2002 120 nations • Today in 2011 123 nations! • 63% Democratic, 24% Authoritarian, 8% Limited Democracy, 5% Traditional Democracy

  3. Why democracy is hard to achieve? Rule of law, not of men Protection of civil rights & liberties Tolerance of dissent Acceptance of majority decision by minority

  4. Lessons From History • England Teaches • That Power ultimately belongs to the People • America Teaches • Both State & National Government are necessary • France Teaches • Democracy can turn into TERROR & DICTATORSHIP

  5. Democracy is on ongoing process of change and reforms…there are no guarantees, we all must be watchful, and that its strength always comes from THE PEOPLE…

  6. United Nations Legacy United Nations Formed In 1948 General Assembly Every nation represented Democratic Ideology Human Rights, Rule Of Law, Progress Universal Declaration Of Human Rights International Code of Conduct

  7. Democracy Essentials 1. Free Elections More than one political party 2. Citizen Participation Education, Economy, Freedoms 3. Majority rule, minority rights Equality, Nationalism, Protection 4. Constitutional Government Rule of law, no one is above the law

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