| Principle |
|
|
| 1) Extent of
Government Power |
Government is not limited. | Government is limited by the consent of the people (republic).
|
| 2) Control of
Power |
Power is held by an individual or small group (junta). | Power is exercised by elected
officials who are chosen by ballot. |
| 3) Civil Liberties
and rights |
Rights are not guaranteed in practice. | Liberties and rights are guaranteed by
a constitution. |
| 4) Elections
|
Elections do not offer a choice.
Single party system is in effect. |
Elections offer a choice of candidates with
differing ideas, usually in a two- or multi- party system. |
| 5) Rule of law
|
Government does not always follow
rule of law. |
Government and people are
under the rule of law. |
| 6) Maintaining Order
|
Force or threat of force are used frequently to keep peace. | Orderly demonstrations are legal
and protests are guaranteed by law. Force is used only to restrain the disorderly. |
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