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Explore the basics of representative democracy. Gain a broader understanding of democracy and learn more about the role of voters and elected officials within a representative democracy.
Throughout this Practicing Democracy Guide we have mentioned elements that contribute to a flourishing democracy: civility, advancing the common good, being well informed, good conversations, and service. Add to these the values and virtues of democracy (see back page), and you have many definitions of what democracy is all about.
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In this workshop for Grades3-5 and adaptable for K-2, students are introduced to a multi-week unit exploring seven civic skills that The Civic Circle calls “steps to democracy.”. They are: civility (Listen!), news literacy (Learn!), voting (Choose!), voluntarism (Join!), organizing (Speak!) and public service (Lead!). OBJECTIVES. Students will:
A representative democracy is a system of government where citizens elect representatives to vote on laws on their behalf. A direct democracy is one where citizens vote on every issue themselves. The key difference between the two systems is who is voting on laws, elected officials or the citizens.
Write the word “democracy” on the board prior to class. Begin class by asking students to write a definition for the word “democracy” on a sheet of paper. Allow 1 minute (maximum) to write. Have a few students read their definitions, then explain the Greek roots of the word. In Greek, demos means “people,” and kratos (cracy) means ...
Mar 17, 2024 · Democracy is a form of government in which the people have the power to make decisions. It is based on the principle of equality where every person, regardless of their age or background, has a say in choosing their leaders and making laws. In a democracy, the government is accountable to the people and works for their benefit.
solving problems in a large community using direct democracy. This experience set the stage for a project, spanning six months, to write a school constitution through representative democracy and a constitutional convention. Setting and Preparation PFE is a public elementary school with approximately 500 students in grades K-5.
