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| − | A '''liberal democracy''' is a political system where a democratic process (such as a majoritarian [[election]]) determines who will occupy political offices, but at the same time some fundamental rights of all citizens, such as [[free speech]] and the freedom of the [[press]], are protected from encroachment from the government or the | + | A '''liberal democracy''' is a political system where a supposed democratic process (such as a majoritarian [[election]]) determines who will occupy political offices, but at the same time some fundamental rights of all citizens, such as [[free speech]] and the freedom of the [[press]], are supposedly protected from encroachment from the [[government]] or a supposed "majority". |
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| + | Political scientist Robert A. Dahl is one of the best-known exponents on liberal democracy. | ||
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| + | ==See also== | ||
| + | *[[Liberal World Order]] | ||
| + | *[[Biden Putsch]] | ||
| + | *[[Perpetual war]] | ||
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[[Category:Politics]] | [[Category:Politics]] | ||
[[Category:Democracy]] | [[Category:Democracy]] | ||
Latest revision as of 02:54, January 4, 2026
A liberal democracy is a political system where a supposed democratic process (such as a majoritarian election) determines who will occupy political offices, but at the same time some fundamental rights of all citizens, such as free speech and the freedom of the press, are supposedly protected from encroachment from the government or a supposed "majority".
Political scientist Robert A. Dahl is one of the best-known exponents on liberal democracy.