The Democratic Charter defines the essential elements of representative democracy in very specific terms, including: respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms; holding free and fair elections; a pluralistic system of political parties and organizations; separation of powers; independence of the branches of
There are three overarching principles of democracy: democracy, constitutionalism, and liberalism.
The actioning of each principle enables a country to exercise genuine democracy for their citizens.
The people of the nation have the ultimate say in who will govern them as a society.
Consensus democracy – rule based on consensus rather than traditional majority rule.
Constitutional democracy – governed by a constitution.
Deliberative democracy – in which authentic deliberation, not only voting, is central to legitimate decision making.