The following are the principles of a democratic government that will be discussed in this video lesson: 1. Popular Sovereignty 2. Fundamental Human Rights 3. Free, Fair, and Periodic Elections 4. The Rule of Law 5. Representative Government 6. Majority Rule/Minority Rights 7. Multi-Party System 8. Ethics and Accountability in Public Office 9. Individual and Collective Responsibility We will also discuss how these principles are important in a democratic society. Then standardised (WAEC and JAMB) questions will be examined to solidify your understanding of these principles.
