Democratic or undemocratic?
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In pairs/groups decide which words represent a value that is democratic or undemocratic. Write each word under one of the headings in the table below. If you are not sure put it in the not sure column. The first two words are done for you.
Voting | Intolerance | Bullying | Respect for others | Fairness |
Dishonesty | Freedom | Corruption in elections | Elections | Violence |
Living in fear | Equality | Trust | Excluding people who are different | No voting |
Responsibility | Dictatorship | Elected government | Justice | Discrimination |
Democratic | Undemocratic | Not Sure |
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Voting | Intolerance |
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Using the words above write a sentence on what does democracy mean to you
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Worksheet 1—Answers
Democratic | Undemocratic |
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Voting | Intolerance |
Respect for others | Bullying |
Fairness | Dishonesty |
Freedom | Corruption in elections |
Elections | Violence |
Equality | Living in fear |
Trust | Excluding people who are different |
Elected government | Dictatorship |
Responsibility | No voting |
Justice | Discrimination |
What does democracy mean to you? Responses should generally align with the definitions of democracy as a system of government where people have a say on who governs them.