Russian P2P Vol 2 Lesson 2.1

the guiding principles of democracy

government of the people

limitation of government authority

protection of human rights

government belongs to the people

building a democratic society

to put into practice

race and gender discrimination

elections

access to free and open voting

the right to vote

to participate in elections

vote counting

the Electoral College

direct voting

election campaign

observers from the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe

to control elections

to prevent any abuses

independent observers

decentralization of authority

separation of powers

separation of powers

independent judicial system

executive authority

legislative authority

elected positions