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Constitutional Foundation of the Federal Government ** A. Functions of Gov't ** 1. maintain order 2. provide public services 3. protect national security 4. socializes the young 5. collect taxes 6. enforce laws

- 2 Arguments AGAINST Direct Democracy 1. Direct Democracy is IMPRACTICAL because of limits on TIME, INFORMATION, EXPERTISE, ENERGY 2. Direct Democracy will lead to bad decisions. People often decide large issues on the basis of FLEETING PASSIONS and can be easily directed by a DEMAGOGUE
 * B. Direct v. Representative Democracy**

1. Believed government should MEDIATE NOR MIRROR popular views 2. That the "will of the people" was not synonymous with " the common good" 3. Representative Democracy proceeds slowly and prevents sweeping changes in policy A government that can do great good quickly can also do great harm quickly. 4.Representative Democracy minimized the chances that power would be abused by a tyrannical popular majority or self serving office holders. 5. Civil liberties & rights should never hinge on a popular vote.
 * C. What was the Framers view of Representative Democracy?**

- GENUNINE LEADERSHIP COMPETITION is needed for Representative Democracy to work.
 * D. What does it take for Representative Democracy to work?**

1. It requires that any individual or party can run for office 2. It requires that communication be free and accessible 3. It requires voters to perceive a meaningful choice exists
 * E. What does GENUINE LEADERSHIP COMPETITION require?**

1. Individual Freedoms 2. Majority Rule with Minority Rights 3. The Worth of the Individual 4. Justice, Equality, Freedom 5. Compromise
 * F**. **Values of Democracy**

1. Free Elections 2. Competing Political Parties 3. Free Press & Expression 4. Free Assembly & Protest 5. Extenstion of Rights, including citizenship
 * G. Political Processes Needed in Democracy**

1. Favorable Economy 2. Literacy 3. Social Consensus
 * H Conditions for Democracy to Flourish**

1. Pluralist Theory 2. Marxist Theory 3. Elitist Theory 4. Hyperpluralist Theory
 * I. Who Really Governs?**


 * ADOPTING THE CONSTITUTION**