Liberal Democracy

Liberal Democracy in the United States

Liberal Democracy

Concept of Liberal Democracy

In the U.S., in the context of Democracy and Citizenship, Liberal Democracy has the following meaning: A democracy in which majoritarian decisions (from direct or representative processes) prevail in many policy areas, subject to the restriction that those decisions may not breach individuals’ liberties and rights, as spelled out in a constitution. Liberal democracy is based on the philosophy of classical liberalism, melded with the idea of popular sovereignty. (Source of this definition of Liberal Democracy : University of Texas)

Liberal Democracy

Liberal Democracy in the United States