Student handout 3.4: How does a democratic political system handle diversity and pluralism?

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All players agree on a framework of rules and principles:

  • mutual respect of personal dignity;
  • human rights;
  • non-violence;
  • competition of interests and goals;
  • willingness to compromise;
  • majority vote;
  • the common good is negotiated for, not predefined by any player.

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Lesson 1 Lesson 2 Lesson 3
Individuais articulate widely diverse goals and interests. Mediation of interests through representative rule (parties, lobbies or NGOs) or direct rule (referendum). The output is a political decision that affects the members of society. Their reaction leads to new inputs.

Student handout 3.3: Establishing a political party
Student handout 3.5: The concept of the common good: the hallmark of democracy and dictatorship
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