Describe the 5 basic concepts of democracy

1. Every person has equal say in the government so long as they live in the country.
2. Respect for each others equality.
3. Faith thaat the majority knows how to lead best.
4. Accepting that sometimes it takes compromise to lead a country.
5. The importance of a wide view of opinions.

1. Worth of the IndividualEveryone separate and distinct being
->Few Individuals < More Individuals
->People can be forced to do things whether like or not (taxes)
->Serves as interest to many

2. Equality of all Persons
Equality of OpportunityEquality before the Law
->No person should be held back on arbitrary (based on unsupported opinion; random choice) reasons (race, gender)
->Equal people under law

3. Majority rule, Minority rightsMajority Rule: Majority will be more right than wrong 
-> More Satisfactory
--> Restrained by minority rights
---> Fair and lawful means
-Gov. looks at satisfactory solutions to solve problems

4. Necessity of Compromise-Compromises: Find position most acceptable to largest number
-> Process of blending and adjusting competing views and interests
Essential b/c:
1. Compromise both views of people and individuals
2. Questions have two sides
Not all compromises are good, and not all are necessary

5. Individual FreedomBalance of liberty and authority
-Authority = Must be adequate 
->Authority must not be allowed to become so great that it restricts the individual