Lesson on Monday, December 11, 2017

Aim: How can we distinguish the two theories of democratic government used in political science: procedural and substantive? 

Bell Ringer: Complete debates from previous lesson. 

Objectives:

2.1   Distinguish between the two theories of democratic government used in political science: procedural and substantive. 

2.2   Compare and contrast the majoritarian and pluralist models of democracy

Agenda: 

1. Review Journal 6 (5-7 min)

2. CHAPTER 2 OVERVIEW (5 min)

2. The Theory of Democratic Government (slides 3-12)

A. Procedural Democracy principles:

    1. Universal participation

    2. political equality

    3. Majority rule

    4. Government responsiveness to public opinion

B. Substantive Democracy Theory

    1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sDUpRepmOVY

      2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rK05KElGMOs

     3. POLICY FOCUSED! 

Vocabulary Terms to Know: procedural democratic theory, universal participation, political equality, majority rule, participatory democracy, e-government, representative democracy, responsiveness, substantive democratic theory, minority rights

Home Learning: 

1. Journal 7 - Describe the conflict between Procedural Democracy versus Substantive Democracy. Which one does the textbook authors support?