Democracy encompasses several key principles that are vital for its proper functioning. Being informed is crucial, as it ensures citizens have the necessary knowledge to participate actively in civic processes, such as voting.
Ex: When every individual respects another and honors their freedom and rights
Importance: Being valued and respected for what you are, what you believe in, and how you live your life.
Meaning: Treated with value and respect simply because you are human
Respect
Ex: When working and someone of higher power, older, or more knowledge asks you to do something you should obey and carry out duties
Importance: Accepting democratic decision-making, freedom of speech, equality before the law, social justice
Meaning: Regard for rights, traditions and beliefs
Rule Of Law
Ex: Former Mayor Joe Fontana was charged and convicted of fraud because he misused public funds
Importance: Assures all Canadians receive a fair trail and government accountability
Meaning: No one is above the law
Personal Equality
Ex: In Canada everyone vote in a election has the same amount of power and count.
Importance: Able to make good and knowledgeable decisions
Meaning: Equal citizenship, voting, equality, rights and free speech
Personal Freedom
Ex: People in China must ask the government's permission before they are allowed to publish anything. In Canada you are free to express and the government has limits.
Importance: Basic right to express ones opion, and to speak freely about any matter without government restraint.
Meaning: Everyone has the right of though, belief, and a political opinion
Being Informed
Ex: Watching the news, reading news papers, talking with peers.
Importance: To be a active citizen in the civic processes.
Meaning: Having all the knowledge one needs to vote
