1. What is democracy primarily characterized by?
2. Who is the author most famously associated with the formalization of the 'Rule of Law' in democratic decision-making?
3. What is the primary role of a citizen in a democracy compared to a subject in an authoritarian regime?
Democracy — definition?
Power exercised by the people through elections.
Direct democracy — role?
Citizens participate directly in decision-making.
Representative democracy — role?
Citizens elect officials to make decisions.
Authoritarian government — characteristic?
Power concentrated in a small group or individual.
Consensus government — mechanism?
All members agree before decision is finalized.
Subjects vs Citizens — difference?
Subjects obey without participation; citizens have rights and responsibilities.
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