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“If you are neutral in a situation of injustice, you have chosen to side with the oppressor.” -Desmond Tu Tu
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“Education is a foundation for all social and economic development. Culture is an important component of a community’s identity.” ISO
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What's Self-determination?
"Self-determination is the free choice of the people of a given territory or national grouping to determine their own political status and how they will be governed without undue influence from any other national or country."
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What's Democracy?
Any political system that describes itself as a “democracy” requires at least three things;
1. That important decisions are made in the open; 2. The public and its representatives have an opportunity to debate them, so the decisions can be revised in light of what the public discovers and wants; 3. Those who make the big decisions are accountable to voters.
(Bill Clinton, former President of United States)
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Democracy
Most fundamental principles = the people are sovereign and the people select their government.
Democratic characteristics;
(1) Political power begins with the people and the legitimacy of a regime derives from the people.
(2) Political power is exercised through choices that the people make.
(3) The holders of major official posts in government at all levels are determined through periodic competitive elections.
(2) While honoring the will of the majority, the fundamental dignity, freedom, and human rights of minorities are protected.
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