Define Liberal Democracy

question 7

Essay

Define liberal democracy. How did this ideology develop? What are its most important tenets? How well does the American political system of today match the ideal of a liberal democracy?

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Definitions:

Isolationist Approach

A foreign policy strategy where a country minimizes its economic and political involvement with other countries to protect its sovereignty and independence.

Time of Troubles

A period of Russian history (1598–1613) characterized by famine, social upheaval, widespread suffering, and conflicts over succession.

Estates-General

The Estates-General was a legislative body in pre-revolutionary France made up of representatives from the three estates of the realm: the clergy, the nobility, and the common people.

Universal Suffrage

Universal suffrage is the right of all adult citizens, regardless of gender, race, or economic status, to vote in political elections.