The Principles of Democracy

Question 1

This allows for people who are not in power to speak out even if it goes against the government

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Political Tolerance

Question 2

People are allowed to have some private property and business and people can choose their work:

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Economic Freedom

Question 3

When people go to vote they are free to vote for who they want, and voting is easy to do:

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Free and Fair Elections

Question 4

When leaders in the country must make decisions that represent the people and keep no secrets:

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Accountability and Transparency

Question 5

In a democracy, this is not just a right, but every person's duty:

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Citizen Participation

Question 6

In an election the losing side accepts the result and peacefully transfers power.

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Accepting the Results of Elections

Question 7

This is also known as the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and can be legally enforced.

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Bill of Rights

Question 8

Which principle of democracy is about everyone having equal rights and opportunities?

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Equality & Human Rights

Question 9

Which principle says that EVERYONE, even the powerful and the police, must follow the law.

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The Rule of Law

Question 10

Our government is structured so that nobody ever has too much power. Which principle is this?

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Control of Abuse of Power

Question 11

When more than one political party participates in elections and has a role in the government:

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Multi-Party System

Question 12

The courts and justice system do not let their feelings or beliefs affect the judicial system:

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Independent Judiciary

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