Element Description:
Democracies provide opportunities for people to discuss ideas and opinions openly. Through conversation and debate, people can consider different perspectives, evaluate information, and use their own judgment when making decisions. Deliberation helps people make informed decisions rather than simply following others or reacting out of fear or emotion.
This distinction is important – it means that people and governments are considering information and different perspectives before making decisions.
Vocabulary
Deliberate
Definition:
To carefully consider something before making a decision
Distinction
Definition:
A difference between two or more things