What is Democracy?

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Across
  1. 1. A system where the majority’s will takes precedence, often critiqued for overlooking minority rights and interests.
  2. 4. A shared principle or belief that emphasizes contributing to the common good and upholding societal well-being, central to the republican model of democracy.
  3. 6. A space, either literal or virtual, where citizens come together to discuss and debate issues, central to the deliberative model of democracy.
  4. 9. A model that sees democracy as a continuous process of debate and reform, intentionally extending equality to marginalized groups.
  5. 12. General agreement reached through discussion and negotiation, often seen as a goal in deliberative democracy, though criticized as being unrealistic in diverse societies.
  6. 14. The active involvement of citizens in democratic processes, such as voting, discussing, and debating issues.
  7. 15. The exclusion of individuals or groups from participating in voting or decision-making, often due to systemic barriers like voter ID laws or gerrymandering.
  8. 16. A system where citizens elect officials to make decisions and deliberate on their behalf, the most common form of democracy today.
Down
  1. 2. Derived from the Latin word for "root," referring to a foundational or fundamental approach to an idea, often associated with dramatic or transformative change in politics or philosophy.
  2. 3. A democratic model focused on discussion, debate, and consensus-building among diverse groups in a public sphere.
  3. 5. A model of democracy prioritizing individual rights and freedoms, often at the expense of collective decision-making.
  4. 7. The principle of ensuring that all voices, particularly those of marginalized groups, are included in democratic processes.
  5. 8. A framework within radical democracy that emphasizes the importance of accommodating diverse ideas and conflict rather than striving for complete agreement.
  6. 10. A system where citizens participate directly in decision-making, rather than electing representatives to act on their behalf.
  7. 11. A model of democracy emphasizing shared civic values and liberty exercised for the common good.
  8. 13. A framework that sees conflict and disagreement as essential to democracy, promoting the inclusion of diverse perspectives rather than forcing consensus.