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Taking part in democracy
Student handout 3.4: How does a democratic political system handle diversity and pluralism?
All players agree on a framework of rules and principles:
- mutual respect of personal dignity;
- human rights;
- non-violence;
- competition of interests and goals;
- willingness to compromise;
- majority vote;
- the common good is negotiated for, not predefined by any player.
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Individuais articulate widely diverse goals and interests. |
Mediation of interests through representative rule (parties, lobbies or NGOs) or direct rule (referendum). |
The output is a political decision that affects the members of society. Their reaction leads to new inputs. |