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Session: Roots of Representative Democracy

Session: Roots of Representative Democracy

Democracy is. . A system of government in which citizens: Vote for their leaders

Democracy is. . A system of government in which citizens: Vote for their leaders Have specific rights and responsibilities

Democracy came from many sources:

Democracy came from many sources:

The ancient Greeks : In Athens, citizens voting for their leaders became common “Civic

The ancient Greeks : In Athens, citizens voting for their leaders became common “Civic virtue” became important to many philosophers.

The ancient Romans : Developed the “rule of law” common to all citizens throughout

The ancient Romans : Developed the “rule of law” common to all citizens throughout the empire Developed advanced forms of representative government, before evolving in to a dictatorship.

The Bible: Hebrew prophets developed the idea of all people being equal, created in

The Bible: Hebrew prophets developed the idea of all people being equal, created in the image of God. The idea caring for the weaker members of society.

Two types of democracy Direct democracy Power vested directly in the people • All

Two types of democracy Direct democracy Power vested directly in the people • All citizens take part in each decision made • Majority rule, no protection for minority Representative democracy Citizens elect representatives to make decisions for them • This is also referred to as a Republic Definition of a republic: power rests in the body of citizens entitled to vote and is exercised by representatives chosen directly or indirectly by them. Protection by rule of law.

Key elements of Democracy: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Citizen Involvement System

Key elements of Democracy: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Citizen Involvement System of Representation Rule of Law Electoral System Equality Freedom, Liberty, and Rights Education 8

1) Citizen Involvement Direct Democracy: Citizens take part personally in deliberations and vote on

1) Citizen Involvement Direct Democracy: Citizens take part personally in deliberations and vote on issues. Citizens debate and vote on all laws. Representative Democracy: Citizens choose (elect) other citizens to debate and pass on laws. 9

Participation 1. Voting. 2. Political parties and/or interest groups. 3. Political meetings or public

Participation 1. Voting. 2. Political parties and/or interest groups. 3. Political meetings or public hearings, discussing politics, calling your representative. 10

Participatory Democracy Low voter turnout should not be “rationalized. ”/”Excused” Advocate “Citizen Law Makers”

Participatory Democracy Low voter turnout should not be “rationalized. ”/”Excused” Advocate “Citizen Law Makers” People are more likely to follow laws they help make. If we must have representative democracy then we must create incentives for more participation. For example: 1. Initiatives (Prop 215) 2. Referendum (Plastic Bags) 11

2) A system of Representation Citizens delegate power to representatives to act for them.

2) A system of Representation Citizens delegate power to representatives to act for them. Based upon the 2010 census there is one representative for every 710, 767 citizens in HOR 12

3) Rule of Law is supreme, nobody is above the law, even those who

3) Rule of Law is supreme, nobody is above the law, even those who make law against divine right doctrine popular sovereignty—all power emanates from the people. 13

4) The Electoral system Conflict over procedure of choosing representatives Electoral process begins with

4) The Electoral system Conflict over procedure of choosing representatives Electoral process begins with the selection of candidates—But how does one become a candidate? Importance of access to information. Result of not voting is the transference of political power to others. 14

5) Equality A. B. C. D. E. Definition: sameness in relevant aspects Disagreement over

5) Equality A. B. C. D. E. Definition: sameness in relevant aspects Disagreement over definition: political equality before the law equality of opportunity economic equality of respect or social equality; 15

Natural Rights and Civil Rights: Natural Rights: Rights a person has a human being

Natural Rights and Civil Rights: Natural Rights: Rights a person has a human being Civil Rights: Rights derived from government. 16

How do we limit Government? Frequent elections Watch dogs Civil disobedience Protest Revolution 17

How do we limit Government? Frequent elections Watch dogs Civil disobedience Protest Revolution 17

SO WHAT? NOW WHAT? Let’s make sure you know who are the people responsible

SO WHAT? NOW WHAT? Let’s make sure you know who are the people responsible for making sure YOUR democracy is SAFE…

Remember Federalism? ? ? . . . We live “under” lots of government Shouldn’t

Remember Federalism? ? ? . . . We live “under” lots of government Shouldn’t we know who are the people that are representing us in the various levels of government?

Our “REPS” Here for School Federal Level: President Barack Obama Congresswoman Maxine Waters Senator

Our “REPS” Here for School Federal Level: President Barack Obama Congresswoman Maxine Waters Senator Diane Feinstein Senator Barbara Boxer

Our “REPS” Here for School The State Level: Governor Jerry Brown State Assemblywoman Autumn

Our “REPS” Here for School The State Level: Governor Jerry Brown State Assemblywoman Autumn Burke State Senator Isadore Hall

Our “REPS” Here for School Local/Municipal Level: *Note- Lennox is not part of LA

Our “REPS” Here for School Local/Municipal Level: *Note- Lennox is not part of LA City, but part of Los Angeles CO. It’s called “Unincorporated” Los Angeles So decisions for Lennox are made by the County of Los Angeles

Our “REPS” Here for School Local/Municipal Level: Sheriff Jim Mc. Donnell District Attorney Jackie

Our “REPS” Here for School Local/Municipal Level: Sheriff Jim Mc. Donnell District Attorney Jackie Lacy County Board Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas

Where we go from here… Tuesday November 8 th is the general election, but

Where we go from here… Tuesday November 8 th is the general election, but also our own Mock Election on the same day You will be “voting” for: 1. President of the U. S. (POTUS) 2. U. S. Senate 3. Several CA Propositions (not all of them) Next session, you will be learning about what you’re voting on to be informed as possible

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