Democracy, elections, European Union, representative democracy, separation of powers, fundamental freedoms, political alternation, press freedom, China, Vietnam, North Korea, EU countries, free countries, non-free countries
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This document discusses the principles of democracy, types of democratic governments, and upcoming elections in various countries.
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[...] Document 4 p.30: In which direction is democracy evolving? An encouraging element? The number of free countries remains largely higher than that of partially free countries and non-free countries. (Attention Elyra, the number of partially free countries is declining, but slowly. The number of non-free countries remains well below that of free countries, but has still increased compared to 2007. An alarming element? The decrease in free countries since 2007. What is the % of non-free states in the world? 25% of non-free states in the world. [...]
[...] 22) Cite 3 East Asian countries with a very serious situation regarding press freedom: China, Vietnam, North Korea have a very serious situation regarding press freedom. 23) Which former French colony has just elected a young tax inspector as president? The Senegal, former French colony, has as president a young tax inspector. 24) Which EU country is celebrating 50 years of democracy? The Portugal celebrates its 50 years of democracy. 25) Which democratic country commemorates the 30 years of a genocide? The Rwanda commemorates the 30 years of a genocide. [...]
[...] The Chile has passed from democracy to a dictatorship 50 years ago. 27) Which EU country requires young people of your age to vote in this year's European elections? The Belgium. 28) Among the 12 most populous countries in the world will vote in elections in 2024, except for name the 2 outsiders in the list: Russia; DRC; Indonesia; China; Nigeria; Pakistan; Brazil; Mexico; India; Bangladesh; USA; Iran: The China and the DRC (2026) will not have elections in 2024. [...]
[...] 16) A basic principle of any democracy is the regular holding of free elections; complete the calendar of upcoming elections in France Elections One elects Term of office Next election Municipal Members of the municipal councils 6 years 2026 Departmental Departmental Counsellors 6 years 2028 Regional Regional Counsellors 6 years 2028 Presidential The President of the Republic 5 years 2027 Legislative The deputies of the National Assembly 5 years 2027 European Representatives to the European Parliament 5 years 2024 17) It is a direct election, what is the only indirect election in France? Senate elections. 18) Democracy does not always rhyme with Republic; among the 27 countries of the EU are parliamentary monarchies and 21 are Republics; name the 6 monarchic countries: Spain, Belgium, Denmark, Sweden, Luxembourg, Netherlands. 19) Among the EU Republics, name 2 countries that have been condemned for non-respect of freedoms (notably in judicial matters): Italy and Poland (The two first) 20) Who are the key figures of the EU and what position do they hold? [...]
[...] Democracy, democracies: what characteristics today? Democracy Pages 28-29: the principles of democracy. Cite the 4 basic principles of a democratic regime: The 4 basic principles of a democratic regime:: Representative democracy Separation of powers Fundamental freedoms Political alternation. Map 3 page 30: Which country in West Asia uses very strong censorship on the internet? TheIran. China heavily censors the liberty of expression as it proves: What major event (over 30 years ago) is impossible to find on the internet for a young Chinese? [...]
