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Democracy. Democracy in the World Today: Arab Spring 2011. Arab Spring in Egypt. Mubarak . Voting. Winner: Mursi. Mursi is claiming all power: Protesters call him “ Pharoah ”. Egyptian Protests increased this week.
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Dec 5th, 2012: Muslim Brotherhood is using gang rape to keep protesters away from main square.
What is Democracy? Characteristics: • A political system for choosing and replacing government through Free and Fair Elections • The active participation of the people, as citizens, in politics and civic life. • Protection of the human rights of all citizens. • A rule of law, in which the laws and procedures apply equally to all citizens.
Point One: Free and Fair Elections • The people choose and hold leaders accountable. • Government based on consent of the Governed.
Free and Fair elections continued: • Elected people should listen and do what the people want! • People have the right to criticize the government.
Free and Fair elections cont. . . • Voters must be able to vote in secret, free of intimidation and violence. • An impartial tribunal must resolve any disputes about the election.
Point Two: Active Participation • Citizens have an obligation to become informed about issues and vote. • People must respect the law and reject violence. • All groups have equal opportunity to have their voices be heard.
Point Three: Human Rights • Freedom of Religion – no one can dictate what you can believe or think. • Freedom of culture – even if it is minority.
Human Rights cont. . . • There is freedom in the mass media and you can choose which news outlet you prefer.
Human Trafficking • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VZTN0TbsRYA
Bill of Rights • Are any of your rights being violated? • Are any of these rights outdated and need to be gotten rid of? • Are there any rights that should be added?
Equality under the Law • The purpose of laws is to protect citizens, maintain order, and limit the power of government. • No one may be discriminated against on the basis of race, religion, ethnic group or gender. • http://www.ted.com/talks/bryan_stevenson_we_need_to_talk_about_an_injustice.html
Equality under the law • Trial by Jury! • Miranda Rights • The right to remain silent • The right to an attorney • No self-incrimination
Miranda Rights reading • What are the “Miranda rights”? • How did the Miranda rights start? • If an officer comes up to you and begins to question you, but has not arrested you, do you have to answer their questions? • If you are arrested and you immediately begin making excuses about why you were involved, does that help you or hurt you? • If the police officer forgets to read you the Miranda rights, does that mean what you say cannot be used in court? • Before you are arrested, if you are innocent and do not proclaim innocence, can your silence be used against you? • What is the best way to handle a situation where a policeman is asking you questions in an accusing way?
Equality under the law • You have the right to know what you are accused with. • You have a right to a fair, speedy, and public trial by an impartial court. • Torture and cruel and inhumane treatment are absolutely forbidden. What about non-citizen suspected terrorists?
Bellwork 10/30/12 • What document protects American’s human rights? • Is democracy a solution for dealing with human rights violations around the world? • Why or why not? (relating to question 2) • Give an example of someone actively participating in our government. • Do you think that the laws in America are equal? Why?
Rules of Debate • You must use EVIDENCE! • You must avoid personal or outrageous attacks. • You must have something REAL to say – don’t make it up on the spot. • You must speak loud enough to be heard. • During the crossfire, you must not get angry or excessively loud.
Bellwork 10/24/12 • A government where every citizen votes on every issue is called a _______ __________. • A government where every citizen votes on a person to represent them is called a _____ _________. • In order for a democracy to work you must have _______ and _______ elections. • In order for a democracy to work the people must actively __________ in politics and civic life. • The type of government we have in America is a ________ ________.
Bellwork 10/24/12 • What was the “Arab Spring?” • Who was the leader in Egypt prior to the Arab Spring and what happened to him? • Who won the Egyptian election in June 2012? What was his party? • What happened to the candidate who lost the Egyptian election? • Why is Shafiqunder investigation? • What is Shafiq’s belief about the elections?
Bellwork 10/25/12 • What type of government do we have in America? (two words) 2-5. List the four Characteristics of that type of government.
Black Voting Rights • What does the word “disfranchise” mean in this context? • Explain how South Carolina disfranchised the black vote. • Explain how Mississippi disfranchised the black vote. (give at least three ways) • How did the Black community respond to this treatment? • How did Louisiana disfranchise black voters? • Which southern states did not try to discourage black voters? • When did Black voters get complete freedom to vote?
