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A '''liberal democracy''' is a political system where a democratic process (such as a majoritarian [[election]]) determines who will occupy political offices, but at the same time some fundamental rights of all citizens, such as [[free speech]] and the freedom of the [[press]], are protected from encroachment from the government or the majority. | A '''liberal democracy''' is a political system where a democratic process (such as a majoritarian [[election]]) determines who will occupy political offices, but at the same time some fundamental rights of all citizens, such as [[free speech]] and the freedom of the [[press]], are protected from encroachment from the government or the majority. | ||
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Revision as of 17:23, January 11, 2012
A liberal democracy is a political system where a democratic process (such as a majoritarian election) determines who will occupy political offices, but at the same time some fundamental rights of all citizens, such as free speech and the freedom of the press, are protected from encroachment from the government or the majority.
Political scientist Robert A. Dahl is one of the best-known exponent on liberal democracy.