Democracy

#1 Reading Activity
Go to the following page and do the excersice
http://www.myenglishpages.com/site_php_files/reading-democracy.php

#2 Vocabulary and writing

The term Democracy comes from the Greek words dêmos (people) and Kratos (power). In its literal meaning, democracy means the "rule of the people". In fact it is a form of government in which all eligible people have an equal say in the decisions that affect their lives. Democracy as a political systems existed in some Greek city-states, notably Athens following a popular uprising in 508 BC.

Equality and freedom have both been identified as important characteristics of democracy since ancient times.These principles are reflected in all citizens being equal before the law and having equal access to legislative processes. For example, in a representative democracy, every vote has equal weight, no unreasonable restrictions can apply to anyone seeking to become a representative, and the freedom of its citizens is secured by legitimized rights and liberties which are generally protected by a constitution.

From the text above choose five words and difine them

#3 Listening
Whatch the next video and aswer, what are the functions of de government

#4 Speaking

Discuse with a friend the next phrase