Freedom of Speech
The freedom to express ideas without fear of retaliation and censorship. This primarily applies to communication that is unpopular, inconvenient or unconventional such that it is viewed as "wrong" thinking by a majority, a government, elite, institution or culture.Freedom of the Press
The freedom to broadly communicate ideas using media.Freedom of Thought, Conscience and Religion
The freedom to pursue a worldview, ideology, philosophy or religion.Freedom of Information
The right to know what the government is doing. This is necessary for informed political debate and policy.Freedom of Assembly & Association
The freedom to form groups and meet including the right to peaceful protest.Freedom from Arbitrary Detention
The freedom not to be arrested by the government unless they have sufficient evidence that you have broken a law and follow the rule of law and due process.| Overview: Democratic Freedoms | ||
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Definition | A limit to government power that is necessary for a democracy to function. | |
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