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	== Theoretical Basis ==		== Theoretical Basis ==
	The ideas behind liberal democracy largely developed following the diffusion of the [[Bourgeoisie]] within late-[[Medieval Period\|Medieval]] Europe and the development of [[Mercantilism]] during the [[Renaissance]]. The diffusion of wealth towards a new section of society, free from the bounds of the Courts of the Nobility, led to calls for wider emancipation and a more decentralized form of rule. This was also helped by the gradual weakening of the authority of the Church, which was involved in various conflicts (among which the [[Crusades]]) and lost influence thanks to the diffusion of Universities on the European continent, which were a much more secular source of knowledge and talent than the Monasteries.		The ideas behind liberal democracy largely developed following the diffusion of the [[Bourgeoisie]] within late-[[Medieval Period\|Medieval]] Europe and the development of [[Mercantilism]] during the [[Renaissance]]. The diffusion of wealth towards a new section of society, free from the bounds of the Courts of the Nobility, led to calls for wider emancipation and a more decentralized form of rule. This was also helped by the gradual weakening of the authority of the Church, which was involved in various conflicts (among which the [[Crusades]]) and lost influence thanks on the diffusion of Universities on the European continent, which were a much more secular source of knowledge and talent than the Monasteries.

	These ideas gradually developed and expanded, subsequently leading to the French Revolution and the thought of Liberal philosophers such as Locke within the Anglo-Saxon world. Imperialism, economic development and the gradual dissolution of existing authorities's power led to its widespread adoption throughout the 19th and 20th Century.		These ideas gradually developed and expanded, subsequently leading to the French Revolution and the thought of Liberal philosophers such as Locke within the Anglo-Saxon world. Imperialism, economic development and the gradual dissolution of existing authorities' power led to its widespread adoption throughout the 19th and 20th Century.

	== Practical Issues ==		== Practical Issues ==

	== Modern Developments ==		== Modern Developments ==

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	A '''liberal democracy''' is a political system where a democratic process (such as a majoritarian election) determines who will occupy political offices, but at the same time some fundamental rights of all citizens, such as free speech and the freedom of the press, are protected from encroachment from the government or the majority.		A '''liberal democracy''' is a political system where a democratic process (such as a majoritarian election) determines who will occupy political offices, but at the same time some fundamental rights of all citizens, such as free speech and the freedom of the press, are protected from encroachment from the government or the majority.

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	== Modern Developments ==		== Modern Developments ==
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	A '''liberal democracy''' is a political system where a democratic process (such as a majoritarian election) determines who will occupy political offices, but at the same time some fundamental rights of all citizens, such as free speech and the freedom of the press, are protected from encroachment from the government or the majority.		A '''liberal democracy''' is a political system where a democratic process (such as a majoritarian election) determines who will occupy political offices, but at the same time some fundamental rights of all citizens, such as free speech and the freedom of the press, are protected from encroachment from the government or the majority.

MilleBracciaAlzate at 09:00, 8 October 2022

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	A '''liberal democracy''' ~~Theoretically~~ is a political system where a democratic process (such as a majoritarian election) determines who will occupy political offices, but at the same time some fundamental rights of all citizens, such as free speech and the freedom of the press, are protected from encroachment from the government or the majority~~, although this almost never works in practice~~.		A '''liberal democracy''' is a political system where a democratic process (such as a majoritarian election) determines who will occupy political offices, but at the same time some fundamental rights of all citizens, such as free speech and the freedom of the press, are protected from encroachment from the government or the majority.

			== Theoretical Basis ==
			The ideas behind liberal democracy largely developed following the diffusion of the [[Bourgeoisie]] within late-[[Medieval Period\|Medieval]] Europe and the development of [[Mercantilism]] during the [[Renaissance]]. The diffusion of wealth towards a new section of society, free from the bounds of the Courts of the Nobility, led to calls for wider emancipation and a more decentralized form of rule. This was also helped by the gradual weakening of the authority of the Church, which was involved in various conflicts (among which the [[Crusades]]) and lost influence thanks to the diffusion of Universities on the European continent, which were a much more secular source of knowledge and talent than the Monasteries.

			These ideas gradually developed and expanded, subsequently leading to the French Revolution and the thought of Liberal philosophers such as Locke within the Anglo-Saxon world. Imperialism, economic development and the gradual dissolution of existing authorities's power led to its widespread adoption throughout the 19th and 20th Century.

			== Practical Issues ==

			== Modern Developments ==
	[[Category:Definitions]]		[[Category:Definitions]]

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	A liberal democracy is a political system where a democratic process (such as a majoritarian election) determines who will occupy political offices, but at the same time some fundamental rights of all citizens, such as free speech and the freedom of the press, are protected from encroachment from the government or the majority.		A '''liberal democracy''' Theoretically is a political system where a democratic process (such as a majoritarian election) determines who will occupy political offices, but at the same time some fundamental rights of all citizens, such as free speech and the freedom of the press, are protected from encroachment from the government or the majority, although this almost never works in practice.

	~~Political scientist Robert A. Dahl is one of the best-known exponent on liberal democracy~~.

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A liberal democracy is a political system where a democratic process (such as a majoritarian election) determines who will occupy political offices, but at the same time some fundamental rights of all citizens, such as free speech and the freedom of the press, are protected from encroachment from the government or the majority.

Political scientist Robert A. Dahl is one of the best-known exponent on liberal democracy.

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