Democratic political culture in Denmark
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Agenda• How did Denmark become a democracy?• Brief history
• Today’s democracy in Denmark• The political situation• Democracy in other parts of Danish culture
• Youth participation • How do youth participate?• Why is it important?
The history• Vikings – empire • Feudal society• Jutlandian Law• The first constitution • The second constitution • The Kanslergade Settlement• The third constitution • Today
How is the political democracy working?• Still a monarchy in theory• Representative democracy• Three levels• National• Regional• Local
The national level• Danish Parliament – Folketinget• Election period maximum 4 years – last: september 2011• 8 parties• 179 members• Government led by Helle Thorning-Schmidt• Broad settlements• Laws, taxes and general guidelines for public institutions
The regional and local levels• Size depends on the region and commune• Election period is 4 years – next: november 2013• Most mayors are Venstre (opposition party in Parliament)• Decides: • Healthcare system• Public schools• Other public institutions – after school activities
Democracy in other aspects of Denmark• The three party negotiations • Student’s democracy• Churches
• Democracy is not just a way of running the country. It’s a way of life and a way of treating people• Gay rights• Double citizenship • Voluntarism
How do youth participate?• Youth parties• All parties• Approximately 10%• A voice in Parliament• Marcus
• “Youth City Council” • Many communes• Elementary schools and high schools
• Student’s democracy