Democracy
Democracy
Democracy (pronunciation: /dɪˈmɒkrəsi/) is a form of government in which the people have the authority to choose their governing legislation. The term is derived from the Greek words dēmokratía (δημοκρατία), dēmos (δῆμος), meaning "people", and kratos (κράτος) "power" or "rule".
Etymology
The term "Democracy" originates from the Ancient Greek word dēmokratía (δημοκρατία), which is a combination of dēmos (δῆμος), meaning "people", and kratos (κράτος), meaning "power" or "rule". This term was coined in the 5th century BCE to denote the political systems then existing in some Greek city-states, notably Athens.
Types of Democracy
There are several types of democracy, including:
- Direct democracy: A form of democracy in which people decide on policy initiatives directly.
- Representative democracy: A type of democracy founded on the principle of elected officials representing a group of people.
- Constitutional democracy: A democratic government regulated by a constitution.
- Participatory democracy: A model of democracy that encourages citizens' participation in politics.
Related Terms
- Government: The system by which a state or community is governed.
- Legislation: Laws, considered collectively.
- Constitution: A body of fundamental principles or established precedents according to which a state or other organization is acknowledged to be governed.
- Election: A formal group decision-making process by which a population chooses an individual or multiple individuals to hold public office.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Democracy
- Wikipedia's article - Democracy
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