Democracy

Democracy
“government of the people, by the people, for the
people”.
-Abraham Lincoln

Derived from the Greek word “demokratia”

demos- means “people”
kratos – means “rule”
 FOUR PHILOSOPHIES OF THE
HISTORICAL MODEL OF DEMOCRACY

1.It is considered as a leadership by authority

over a certain area.
2.It is a popular law or sovereign means not
limited to the who hold political dominance
and their abilities to exercise such powers.
 FOUR PHILOSOPHIES OF THE
HISTORICAL MODEL OF DEMOCRACY
3. It is a democratic situation when these people
are native born and must have a numerical
greater than the total population belonging to
the upper class.
4. It is believed that people may govern through:
a. Directly in decision-making and appointing
representatives who will decide on their behalf.
FOUR PHILOSOPHIES OF THE HISTORICAL
MODEL OF DEMOCRACY

a.Fairly holding the political seat.

b.Immediately appoint representative who are
accountable to the voters and when not
satisfied these voters will seek for
replacement (Peonidis,2013)
FOUR ELEMENTS IN DEMOCRACY
1.When free and fair elections are created in
selecting and switching the political structure;
2.When there is a dynamic engagement of
citizens both in civic and politics;
3.When there is safeguarding of the human
rights of every citizens;
4.And when all the citizens are equal in the law.
 Types of Democracies

A. Direct Democracy or Pure Democracy takes

place when people mandate directly.
1. Athenian Democracy or Classical Democracy
– happens in Athens’ Greek city states.
2. Popular Democracy – emanates when it is
based on ballots, empowerment, and shaping of
popular will.
 Types of Democracies

3. Industrial Democracy – demonstrates in the

workplace of people making decisions and
assigning tasks and authority.
Types of Democracies

B. Representative Democracies are indirect

way of governance where sovereignty is in the
hands of the representatives elected by the
people.
1. Liberal Democracy – Illustrates protection
for personal freedom and assets by
regulation of law.
2. Illiberal Democracy – manifests weakness or
unlimited power of the assembly to the laws that
they create.
3. Electoral Democracy – shows evidence based
on election and electoral vote.
 Importance of Participation in
Democracy

1. Democracy provides equality and admission to

opportunities for all its citizens in the government.

2. Democracy checks and balances the government to

prevent possible abuse of political power from the
officials.
 Importance of Participation in
Democracy
3. Democracy allows citizens to influence and suggest
policies and laws through plebiscite in selecting
delegates or representative. It therefore allows people
to vote and the choices they make concerning issues
governing the nation.
4. Democracy also allows the popular majority to oust a
representative or a politician who hold too much power
and abuses it.
 Importance of Participation in
Democracy

5. Democracy promotes freedom where citizens enjoy

human rights, allow people to engage in business and
innovations.
6. Democracy stops monopoly of power since each
political representative or candidate has specific term in
the political office. The ruling authorities will no longer
remain in power or be elected if they are corrupt or
anything they do would harm the government.
 Importance of Participation in
Democracy
7. Democracy becomes competent, firm, and stable
when the state is ruled with leaders who have
dedication and transparency.
8. Democracy provides political education to the
people telling them to the state affairs.
9. Democracy upholds change since the citizens have
the opportunity to participate in the involvement in the
government.
 KWL CHART
K W L

K – Know W – Want to Know L - Learned

Activity:
Simulation

The class is tasked to write 5 rules and regulations addressing your

concerns/issues in the classroom.
Processing Questions:
1. What did you feel after coming up with your own classroom rules and
regulations?
2. Do you feel empowered after the activity? Why?
3. Do you think it is best to personally participate in activities like this?
Why?
Activity:

The class is tasked to write 5 rules and

regulations addressing your
concerns/issues in the classroom.