Features of a liberal democracy

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What are 5 features?
* pluralism
* Open government
* Independent judiciary
* Limited government
* Civil liberties and civil rights
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What is pluralism?
Existence of diverse centres of economic and political power, with choice of political parties and existence of pressure groups
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What is an open government?
Non-secretive government that can be seen to be fair and accountable
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What is an independent judiciary?
A just, impartial and independent legal system based on equal access to the law
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What is civil liberties and civil rights?
Existence of freedoms that are often written into law, such as the right to vote
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What is limited government?
Checks and limitations on the power of government to secure essential civil liberties

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