(CLF-3) DEMOCRACY

demos

common people

kratos

rule/strength

demokratia

”rule by the people”

democracy

form of government in which people have the authority to choose their legislation.

centensinnus annus

the church values the democratic system but ensures the participation of citizens in making political choices”

PPCRV

”Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting”

political corruption

betrays that one and the same time both moral principles and norms of social justice.

referendum

instrument of political participation

media

used to build up and sustain communities in different sectors.

church’s view with all democratic decisions

“The church’s opinion in favor of democracy does not mean that also must agree with all decisions that democratic country makes”