We Have PrinciplesOnline version Match statements with some basic principles of democracy. by Stephanie Ganser 1 Citizen Participation 2 Regular, Free and Fair Elections and Accepting Results 3 Control Abuse of Power 4 Human Rights 5 Rule of Law 6 Compromise 7 Worth of the Individual key role of citizens in democracy examples include: peacefully protesting, joining a political party, writing a letter to a congressman examples include: running for election, voting in elections, staying informed on issues officials are chosen in periodic elections no corruption or threats or other obstacles that would prevent people from voting government is structured to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful create safeguards that help deter corruption of power values that reflect and respect life and dignity examples include: freedom of expression, association, assembly and equality everyone must obey the law no one, including officials, is above the law opposing groups give up some of their demands to reach an agreement keeps the political process going founder's of US had a positive view of individuals US was founded on the strength of human nature in individuals, including self- reliance, ability to achieve and to reason and self-determination
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