DemocracyDemocracyCreated by:Created by:

What minds this word?What minds this word?

The term is derived from the Greek: The term is derived from the Greek: δημοκρατίαδημοκρατία - ( - (dēmokratíadēmokratía) "rule of the ) "rule of the people", which was coined from δῆμος people", which was coined from δῆμος ((dêmosdêmos) "people" and κράτος () "people" and κράτος (krátoskrátos) )

"power", in the middle of the fifth-fourth "power", in the middle of the fifth-fourth century BC to denote the political sistems century BC to denote the political sistems then existing in some Greek city-states, then existing in some Greek city-states,

notably Athens following a popular notably Athens following a popular uprising in 508 Bc. Even though there is uprising in 508 Bc. Even though there is

no specific, universally accepted definition no specific, universally accepted definition of 'democracy', there are two principles of 'democracy', there are two principles

that any definition of that any definition of democracydemocracy includes: includes: equality and freedom. (equality and freedom. (dubiousdubious – – discussdiscuss))

These principles are reflected in all These principles are reflected in all citizens being equal before the law and citizens being equal before the law and having equal access to power. and the having equal access to power. and the freedom of its citizens is secured by freedom of its citizens is secured by

legitimized rights and liberties which are legitimized rights and liberties which are generally protected by a constitution.generally protected by a constitution.

How is the democraty of my How is the democraty of my country?country?

Franco dies 20-N of 1975 and ends his epoch without it has Franco dies 20-N of 1975 and ends his epoch without it has been knocked down.been knocked down.22.11.1975 It's Proclaimed .4.07.1976 king don Juan Carlos 22.11.1975 It's Proclaimed .4.07.1976 king don Juan Carlos as successor of Franco Adolfo Suárez, new prime minister, as successor of Franco Adolfo Suárez, new prime minister, chosen because it(he) is considered to be manageable by chosen because it(he) is considered to be manageable by the king.the king.Later The PSOE gained the choices and Jose Luis Rodríguez Later The PSOE gained the choices and Jose Luis Rodríguez Zapatero was elected A Prime minister. Three of the most Zapatero was elected A Prime minister. Three of the most important measures of the Government in the beginning of important measures of the Government in the beginning of his mandate were: the participation of the woman in the his mandate were: the participation of the woman in the half of the charges of the Ministers' Council, the retreat of half of the charges of the Ministers' Council, the retreat of the Spanish troops in Iraq and the approval of the marriage the Spanish troops in Iraq and the approval of the marriage between homosexual. The legislative power relapses into between homosexual. The legislative power relapses into the General Spanish Parliament, bicameral assembly the General Spanish Parliament, bicameral assembly composed by the Congress of the Deputies and the Senate.composed by the Congress of the Deputies and the Senate.

Continue…Continue…They represent the people, exercise the legislative They represent the people, exercise the legislative responsibility and approve the budgets. The Senate is the responsibility and approve the budgets. The Senate is the high chamber integrated by a changeable number of high chamber integrated by a changeable number of senators, of whom one is elect for the legislature of every senators, of whom one is elect for the legislature of every Autonomous Community, and another by every million Autonomous Community, and another by every million inhabitants The Deputies they are chosen in every inhabitants The Deputies they are chosen in every electoral circumscription, which has attributed a minimal electoral circumscription, which has attributed a minimal initial representation and an additional number of benches initial representation and an additional number of benches in accordance with his population; the electoral ordinary in accordance with his population; the electoral ordinary circumscription is the province. In case of the Autonomous circumscription is the province. In case of the Autonomous Cities of Ceuta and Melilla one does not count the Cities of Ceuta and Melilla one does not count the provincial circumscription. In case of the Autonomous provincial circumscription. In case of the Autonomous Cities of Ceuta and Melilla one does not count the Cities of Ceuta and Melilla one does not count the provincial circumscription. Each of these cities is provincial circumscription. Each of these cities is represented by a Deputy. The deputies last in his order represented by a Deputy. The deputies last in his order four years, or his mandate can finish the day that the four years, or his mandate can finish the day that the Spanish Parliament is disueltas for the King, by request of Spanish Parliament is disueltas for the King, by request of the President.the President.

The most important institutionsThe most important institutionsin Spain and Europe in Spain and Europe

The most important institutions of Europe are:The most important institutions of Europe are:- The European cabinet meeting.- The European cabinet meeting.- The Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe.- The Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe.- The European commission- The European commission- The European Parliament- The European Parliament- The European Court of Justice- The European Court of Justice- The European Ombudsman- The European Ombudsman

The most important institutions of Spain are:The most important institutions of Spain are:

the kingthe kingpower legislativepower legislativepower executivepower executivethe judiciarythe judiciarythe parliamentthe parliamentgovernment-composed for first minister and other ministersgovernment-composed for first minister and other ministersJudgesJudges

The democracy in EuropeThe democracy in EuropeEurope – Democracy – is an electoral list, which participates in the Europe – Democracy – is an electoral list, which participates in the European elections. The party's main platform is the introduction of European elections. The party's main platform is the introduction of Esperanto as the official language of the EU in order to promote linguistic Esperanto as the official language of the EU in order to promote linguistic unity in the union.unity in the union.As Europe – Démocratie – Espéranto, the party first took part in an election As Europe – Démocratie – Espéranto, the party first took part in an election in the European Parliament election, 2004, in France. Its German branch, in the European Parliament election, 2004, in France. Its German branch, Europa – Demokratie – Esperanto, failed to gather the 4000 signatures Europa – Demokratie – Esperanto, failed to gather the 4000 signatures necessary to participate in the elections in Germany despite intense efforts necessary to participate in the elections in Germany despite intense efforts

The list's main goal is the promotion of Esperanto in the EU. In the The list's main goal is the promotion of Esperanto in the EU. In the medium–term, it wants Esperanto taught in schools Europe–wide, and in medium–term, it wants Esperanto taught in schools Europe–wide, and in the long-term, it wants the EU to adopt Esperanto as its official language. the long-term, it wants the EU to adopt Esperanto as its official language. In order to make this goal a reality, the EDE is striving to have list In order to make this goal a reality, the EDE is striving to have list candidates in each country in the EU for the European Parliament election, candidates in each country in the EU for the European Parliament election, 2009. Until now the organisation has only had branch offices in France and 2009. Until now the organisation has only had branch offices in France and Germany.Germany.

In red: countries that still suffer from monarchism.In blue: nations with more or less democratic rate.

Types of governmentTypes of government

Capitalism(Rusia)Capitalism(Rusia)In a capitalist or free-market economy, people  own their own In a capitalist or free-market economy, people  own their own

businesses and property and must buy services for private businesses and property and must buy services for private use, such as healthcare.use, such as healthcare.

Socialism(Norway)Socialism(Norway)Socialist governments own many of the larger industries and Socialist governments own many of the larger industries and

provide education, health and welfare services while provide education, health and welfare services while

allowing citizens some economic choicesallowing citizens some economic choices Communism(Cuba)Communism(Cuba)

In a communist country, the government owns all In a communist country, the government owns all businesses and farms and provides its people's businesses and farms and provides its people's healthcare, education and welfare.healthcare, education and welfare.

Continue…Continue…Dictatorship (Iraq)Dictatorship (Iraq)

Rule by a single leader who has not been elected and may Rule by a single leader who has not been elected and may use force to keep control. In a military dictatorship, the use force to keep control. In a military dictatorship, the army is in control. Usually, there is little or no attention to army is in control. Usually, there is little or no attention to public opinion or individual rights.public opinion or individual rights. Totalitarian (China)Totalitarian (China)

Rule by a single political party.  Rule by a single political party.  People are forced to do what the government tells People are forced to do what the government tells them and may also be prevented from leaving the them and may also be prevented from leaving the country.country.

Theocracy (Iran)Theocracy (Iran) A form of government where the rulers claim to be ruling on A form of government where the rulers claim to be ruling on

behalf of a set of religious ideas, or as direct agents of a behalf of a set of religious ideas, or as direct agents of a deity.deity.

Continue…Continue…Monarchy (Jordan)Monarchy (Jordan)

A monarchy has a king or queen, who sometimes has absolute A monarchy has a king or queen, who sometimes has absolute

power. Power is passed along through the family.power. Power is passed along through the family. Parliamentary (Israel)Parliamentary (Israel)

A parliamentary system is led by representatives of the A parliamentary system is led by representatives of the people. Each is chosen as a member of a political party and people. Each is chosen as a member of a political party and

remains in power as long as his/her party doesremains in power as long as his/her party does . .Republic (USA)Republic (USA)

A republic is led by representatives of the voters. Each is A republic is led by representatives of the voters. Each is individually chosen for a set period of time.individually chosen for a set period of time.

Anarchy (Afghanistan)Anarchy (Afghanistan)

Anarchy is a situation where there is no Anarchy is a situation where there is no government.  government.  This can happen after a civil war in a country, This can happen after a civil war in a country, when a government has been destroyed and rival when a government has been destroyed and rival groups are fighting to take its place.groups are fighting to take its place.

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Revolutionary (France)Revolutionary (France)The existing structure is overthrown by a completely The existing structure is overthrown by a completely

new group. The new group can be very small - new group. The new group can be very small - such as the military - or very large - as in a such as the military - or very large - as in a popular revolution. After a period of time, this popular revolution. After a period of time, this 'becomes' one of the other type of government 'becomes' one of the other type of government (unless there is another coup or uprising).(unless there is another coup or uprising).

Democracy (India)Democracy (India)In a democracy, the government is elected by In a democracy, the government is elected by

the people. Everyone who is eligible to vote - the people. Everyone who is eligible to vote - which is a majority of the population - has a which is a majority of the population - has a chance to have their say over who runs the chance to have their say over who runs the

country.country.  

blue - presidential republics, full presidential system green - presidential republics, executive presidency linked to a parliament yellow - presidential republics, semi-presidential system orange - parliamentary republics red - parliamentary constitutional monarchies in which the monarch does not personally exercise power magenta - constitutional monarchies in which the monarch personally exercises power, often alongside a weak parliament purple - absolute monarchies brown - republics whose constitutions grant only a single party the right to govern olive - military dictatorships