Question

Three of the five basic notions on which democracy is based have to do with individuals. How might those ideas clash with another basic notion that compromise?

Answer 1

The three basic notions on which democracy is based upon, are listed as follows:

1. The dignity and worth of every individual citizen is upheld and recognized.
2. The equality of the people is is respected.
3. Respect on the majority rule and insistence on minority rights.
4. Necessity of acceptable compromise
5. Insistence of individual freedom

The first three notions deal with individuals. These three may clash in ideas, so the 4th notion was necessary. Democracy is the government of the people, by the people and for the people. In a nation made up of millions of citizens, not all views and opinions of a certain individual is followed. Division will be made because of the diversity. But since equality is of importance, the best compromise would go to the majority.