Understanding Democracy: Origins, Principles, and Types
Explore the concept of democracy, its origins from Greek words Demos and Kratos, key principles like sovereignty, rule of majority, and types such as direct and liberal democracy. Learn about the essence of democracy and its significance in governance.
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Democracy is a form of government where representatives hold elect their representatives through voting and these elected representatives hold the power. power. Citizens
Democracy is derived from the Greek words, namely Demos , and Kratos .Demos has the meaning of the people or audience, while Kratos has the meaning of government. There are several definitions of democracy according to experts, as follows: 1. Abraham Lincoln defined democracy as a system of government of the people, by the people, and for the people. 2. Aristotle defines democracy as the freedom of every citizen.
Sovereignty with the people States and Government are considered mean Faith in the Rationality of man Liberty Equality Fraternity Provision of Fundamental Rights Independent and impartial Judiciary
Rule of Majority Respect of public Opinion Faith in Peaceful and Constitutional Method Respect of opposition Open Competition for Political Power Periodic Elections Independent means of Propaganda Rule of Law Decentralisation of power
Direct Democracy Communistic Democracy Indirect Democracy TYPES OF DEMOCRACY Liberal Democracy
