You believe in a society where individual freedoms are protected, and power is held by elected representatives, promoting equality and justice for all.
Liberal democracy is a political ideology that combines the principles of democracy with those of liberalism. It is characterized by fair, free, and competitive elections between multiple distinct political parties, a separation of powers into different branches of government, the rule of law in everyday life as part of an open society, and the equal protection of human rights, civil rights, civil liberties, and political freedoms for all people.
The roots of liberal democracy can be traced back to the Age of Enlightenment in the 18th century, a period that saw the emergence of ideas…
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How much influence do you believe citizens should have over laws that govern them compared to elected officials?
@9LM72RB 1mo1MO
The people should decide what the people are allowed or required to do. The few controlling the many never goes well for anyone.
@9LM7KRG 1mo1MO
The entire concept of the United States is that the people control the government, not the other way around, so having more power to the government than the people is backwards to the ideals of the United States.
@9LMWQF61mo1MO
A lot more, regular people deserve more of a say in what affects THEM and what happens to THEM, elected officials are privileged and find ways around the law, run from it, and get away with things easier than a regular citizen. Citizens are the ones who will be affected and they deserve to have the most say in what exactly happens to them.
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this is true, classism is very much still a thing and just because when someone who has a fancy job and commits a crime and gets always with it when a young person who has no job, no money commits a crime they’re a criminal
Elected officials are elected for that reason. If they do not do what they are elected to do then elect someone else next elections.
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Can you recall a time when you saw the benefits of having a diversity of candidates in an election, even at the school level?
@9J4X5Z54mos4MO
I have never encountered anything like this in the schools I have been to because I have been to public schools
@9J4XYX9Independent4mos4MO
i can see the benefit from having a diversity of candidates was when schools provided more technology for schools to make learning easier.
@9J4WQ494mos4MO
One benefit I saw was that having diversity shows who people really are and can help me know who to associate with.
It is very stupid that this country is using a two-party system for a place with so many different kinds of people.
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How would you explain the importance of checks and balances to someone your age?
@9KFTXMF3mos3MO
Not one branch of government has singular power, each branch is kept in check by the other. One cannot get away with violating the rights of the people (in theory).
@9KFTGYP3mos3MO
They are important to people my age because it is important for people to be well-educated on economics.
@9KFTCM6Libertarian3mos3MO
It allows the branches of government to not be too powerful.
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How does participating in school elections make you feel about your role in bigger political processes?
@9JKXM7Q4mos4MO
I think its kinda boring and shouldn't be participating. Because the only time I did it was in 6th grade and had no idea who either candidates were.
@9JKXJ264mos4MO
It makes it kinda feel like there just saying to vote just to vote
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Citizen participation is one of the most important building blocks of civil society actions. The effectiveness of democracy depends on the capacity of citizens to influence policy development and implementation processes.
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When you hear about environmental disasters in the news, how does it affect your perspective on your own environmental impact?
Makes me mad that bigger companies and the government don't address these problems.
@9L8CZ3D2mos2MO
I think that some bigger companies who mass produce products which are made with non biodegradable material are doing so muh harm to the environemnt
@9L5CNXH2mos2MO
It affects my perspective on my own environmental impact by knowing that some people can change their views and don't.
@9L5C3SRPeace and Freedom2mos2MO
It doesn't really affect my perspective on environmental impact.
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How do you reconcile the respect for authority with the need to question unfair practices within a democracy?
@9HGJP9P6mos6MO
Authority is there to make sure no one goes crazy and starts breaking laws, but sometimes they can be just as corrupt as the rest of the people. There has to be a middle point where you put some faith in authority and listen to justifiable directions, but know when somethings wrong.
@9HGGV7C6mos6MO
I think there should be a relevant amount of abilities the authorities should have in order to keep society running, but other than that I think people should be allowed to challenge strange and unnecessary laws and practices in our country.
@9HGJYBJ6mos6MO
We need to repair the faith in the government on the government's end. They should assist the people more than themselves.
@9HGJXQQ6mos6MO
Authority is there to make sure no one goes crazy and starts breaking laws, but sometimes they can be just as corrupt as the rest of the people. There has to be a middle point where you put some faith in authority and listen to justifiable directions, but know when somethings wrong.
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How do you balance your personal freedom with responsibilities to others in your community or family?
@9HYQJ4N4mos4MO
Liberal Democracy emphasizes the separation of powers so I believe I will share my political and personal freedom to an extent. while still serving my community with an open mind to everyone and learn the view points of others.
@9HYPRTN4mos4MO
I put my responsibilities first, rather than personal freedom, because a responsibility means it was earned, appointed, or accepted. However, responsibilities to community and family does not mean any type of favor, because I still value my personal health.
@9HYPZYJ4mos4MO
Well I'm not sure because I'm not with a party I lean towards as of the moment.
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Have you ever changed your opinion based on someone else's argument, and what did that teach you about the value of dialogue?
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In liberal democracies, dialogue plays a crucial role. It allows for the exchange of diverse viewpoints and ideas, fostering understanding and often leading to more informed and balanced decisions. Through dialogue, individuals can challenge their own perspectives, consider new information, and understand the rationale behind differing opinions. This process is essential for the healthy functioning of a democracy, as it promotes tolerance, respect for differing viewpoints, and the ability to find common ground or compromise.
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@9HYQPVN4mos4MO
Yes I have done this many times, I am friends with many inteligient people who have strong political opinions and they have swayed my opinion very often. I used to consider myself far leaning one way but their claims moved me a little closer to the middle. This taught me how significant my indoctrination of political ideology was by my parents, and how considering the other sides opinion can broaden your understanding of politics as a whole.
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Do you think every individual should have an equal say in the decisions that affect their lives, or are some people more qualified to make those decisions than others?
@9HCXQSP6mos6MO
While it is agreeable that some are more qualified to make these decisions than others; everyone deserves to have a say in the decisions being made that will affect their lives
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What does 'freedom of speech' mean to you, and have you ever had to defend a viewpoint you didn't agree with?
Freedom of speech means the right of the population to express their opinions freely without state intervention or discrimination, so long as it does not incite violence.
@9HYQC96 4mos4MO
I feel like the term " freedom of speech" is just a saying most of the times, but how I would say it just means what you think and also how you view something from your own point of view. Everyone has different opinions and different perspective of how they go about things.
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