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DEMOCRACY
CONTENT
- The Meaning of Democracy
- The Types of Democracy
- The Main Features of Democracy
The Meaning of Democracy
Democracy is simply defined as a system of government in which the people govern themselves directly or through freely chosen representatives who make decisions on their behalf. It may also be defined, according to Abraham Lincoln, as the government of the people, by the people, and for the people.
The word democracy actually originated from two Greek words demos meaning people, and kratos, meaning the power to rule
The Types of Democracy
There are basically two types of democracy namely:
- Direct democracy: This is a type of democracy in which everybody participates directly in the decision making process. This is was the case in the ancient Greek city state of Athens because of their small population.
- Indirect or representative democracy: This is a type of democracy in which the people elect representatives and leaders who make decisions on their behalf.
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