Democracy
noun
A system of government in which power is given to the people, who can vote to elect leaders.
The country made a smooth transition from dictatorship to democracy.
Often appears as...
- western democracy
- direct democracy
noun
A society or organization in which everyone has equal rights and can participate in decision-making.
In a true democracy, every vote counts equally.
Often appears as...
- national democracy
- the birth of democracy
noun
The belief in freedom and equality between people, or a system of government based on this belief.
Their goal was to spread democracy throughout the world.
Often appears as...
- strengthen democracy
- restore democracy
noun
A system of government in which power is given to the people, who can vote to elect leaders.
The country made a smooth transition from dictatorship to democracy.
Often appears as...
- western democracy
- direct democracy
noun
A society or organization in which everyone has equal rights and can participate in decision-making.
In a true democracy, every vote counts equally.
Often appears as...
- national democracy
- the birth of democracy
noun
The belief in freedom and equality between people, or a system of government based on this belief.
Their goal was to spread democracy throughout the world.
Often appears as...
- strengthen democracy
- restore democracy
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Public Role
Democracy emphasizes active participation from people in electing leaders.
In a democracy, every citizen's vote contributes to shaping the leadership.
Pro Tip 2/3Many Forms
Democracy can be direct with citizens voting on laws, or indirect with elected representatives.
Switzerland has elements of direct democracy, unlike the representative form in the US.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Nuance
The implementation of democracy may vary greatly between different cultures.
Scandinavian democracies often highlight social welfare, while others may focus on individual liberties.
Pro Tip 1/3Public Role
Democracy emphasizes active participation from people in electing leaders.
In a democracy, every citizen's vote contributes to shaping the leadership.
Pro Tip 2/3Many Forms
Democracy can be direct with citizens voting on laws, or indirect with elected representatives.
Switzerland has elements of direct democracy, unlike the representative form in the US.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Nuance
The implementation of democracy may vary greatly between different cultures.
Scandinavian democracies often highlight social welfare, while others may focus on individual liberties.
Pro Tip 1/3Public Role
Democracy emphasizes active participation from people in electing leaders.
In a democracy, every citizen's vote contributes to shaping the leadership.
Pro Tip 2/3Many Forms
Democracy can be direct with citizens voting on laws, or indirect with elected representatives.
Switzerland has elements of direct democracy, unlike the representative form in the US.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Nuance
The implementation of democracy may vary greatly between different cultures.
Scandinavian democracies often highlight social welfare, while others may focus on individual liberties.
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LA92 Panel - Live PIPE...
step back and examine where we are and really what the future of the country is all that talk about autocratic rule I know but I'm gonna get into too much politics here but all that talk about autocratic rule I think we have to really want ask some deep questions about what are we willing to do to protect democracy even the imperfect
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Srdja Popovic: How to...
and this is what probably became the straw that broke the camel's back. But here is also the bad news. The nonviolent struggle is won in the real world, in the streets. You will never change your society towards democracy, or, you know, the economy, if you sit down and click. There are risks to be taken,
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What did democracy...
But today the word has such positive associations, that vastly different regimes claim to embody it. At the same time, some share Plato's skepticism about the wisdom of crowds. Many modern democracies reconcile this conflict by having citizens elect those they consider qualified
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How to understand power...
Do you sense them? Do you understand power? Do you realize why it matters? Power is something we are often uncomfortable talking about. That's especially true in civic life, how we live together in community. In a democracy, power is supposed to reside with the people, period.
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How to recognize a...
envisioned how easily democracy gave way to fascism. In the decades after World War II, writers wondered what new technologies like atomic energy, artificial intelligence, and space travel meant for humanity's future. Contrasting with popular visions of shining progress,
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Why political...
we do it has resulted over time in the existence in the United States of to really large political parties okay two really large political parties that's what we're accustomed to here that's not what happens all over the world of course in democracies we have
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What are the universal...
Human rights law is constantly evolving as are our views and definitions of what the basic human rights should be. For example, how basic or important is the right to democracy or to development? And as our lives are increasingly digital,
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The oddities of the...
At that time, many people thought democracy was one step away from mob rule and a decision this important should be left to wiser men. These electors then voted for president. All the states had to do was get their votes in on time.
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Stories: Legacies of who...
the role of Claudette, as an up-stander, it teaches us important lessons that challenge us today. What does it mean to be a participant? A responsible citizen in a democracy?
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How Twitter needs to...
You know? I mean -- It's democracy at stake. It's our culture at stake. It's our world at stake.
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LA92 Panel - Live PIPE...
step back and examine where we are and really what the future of the country is all that talk about autocratic rule I know but I'm gonna get into too much politics here but all that talk about autocratic rule I think we have to really want ask some deep questions about what are we willing to do to protect democracy even the imperfect
Video examples
Srdja Popovic: How to...
and this is what probably became the straw that broke the camel's back. But here is also the bad news. The nonviolent struggle is won in the real world, in the streets. You will never change your society towards democracy, or, you know, the economy, if you sit down and click. There are risks to be taken,
Video examples
What did democracy...
But today the word has such positive associations, that vastly different regimes claim to embody it. At the same time, some share Plato's skepticism about the wisdom of crowds. Many modern democracies reconcile this conflict by having citizens elect those they consider qualified
Video examples
How to understand power...
Do you sense them? Do you understand power? Do you realize why it matters? Power is something we are often uncomfortable talking about. That's especially true in civic life, how we live together in community. In a democracy, power is supposed to reside with the people, period.
Video examples
How to recognize a...
envisioned how easily democracy gave way to fascism. In the decades after World War II, writers wondered what new technologies like atomic energy, artificial intelligence, and space travel meant for humanity's future. Contrasting with popular visions of shining progress,
Video examples
Why political...
we do it has resulted over time in the existence in the United States of to really large political parties okay two really large political parties that's what we're accustomed to here that's not what happens all over the world of course in democracies we have
Video examples
What are the universal...
Human rights law is constantly evolving as are our views and definitions of what the basic human rights should be. For example, how basic or important is the right to democracy or to development? And as our lives are increasingly digital,
Video examples
The oddities of the...
At that time, many people thought democracy was one step away from mob rule and a decision this important should be left to wiser men. These electors then voted for president. All the states had to do was get their votes in on time.
Video examples
Stories: Legacies of who...
the role of Claudette, as an up-stander, it teaches us important lessons that challenge us today. What does it mean to be a participant? A responsible citizen in a democracy?
Video examples
How Twitter needs to...
You know? I mean -- It's democracy at stake. It's our culture at stake. It's our world at stake.
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Ray Bradbury
American Writer
If you know how to read, you have a complete education about life, then you know how to vote within a democracy. But if you don't know how to read, you don't know how to decide. That's the great thing about our country - we're a democracy of readers, and we should keep it that way.
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Michelle Obama
American First Lady
I think our democracy has it exactly right: two terms, eight years. It's enough. Because it's important to have one foot in reality when you have access to this kind of power.
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Aristotle
Greek Philosopher
Democracy arises out of the notion that those who are equal in any respect are equal in all respects; because men are equally free, they claim to be absolutely equal.
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Will Rogers
American Actor
On account of being a democracy and run by the people, we are the only nation in the world that has to keep a government four years, no matter what it does.
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Woodrow Wilson
American President
The world must be made safe for democracy. Its peace must be planted upon the tested foundations of political liberty.
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Winston Churchill
British Statesman
It has been said that democracy is the worst form of government except all the others that have been tried.
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Joko Widodo
Indonesian Politician
For me, democracy must deliver a better life for the people.
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John Densmore
American Musician
The whole world is hopefully heading toward democracy.
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
American Politician
Our democracy is designed to speak truth to power.
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Jair Bolsonaro
Brazilian Politician
We want democracy and peace.
Quote examples
Ray Bradbury
American Writer
If you know how to read, you have a complete education about life, then you know how to vote within a democracy. But if you don't know how to read, you don't know how to decide. That's the great thing about our country - we're a democracy of readers, and we should keep it that way.
Quote examples
Michelle Obama
American First Lady
I think our democracy has it exactly right: two terms, eight years. It's enough. Because it's important to have one foot in reality when you have access to this kind of power.
Quote examples
Aristotle
Greek Philosopher
Democracy arises out of the notion that those who are equal in any respect are equal in all respects; because men are equally free, they claim to be absolutely equal.
Quote examples
Will Rogers
American Actor
On account of being a democracy and run by the people, we are the only nation in the world that has to keep a government four years, no matter what it does.
Quote examples
Woodrow Wilson
American President
The world must be made safe for democracy. Its peace must be planted upon the tested foundations of political liberty.
Quote examples
Winston Churchill
British Statesman
It has been said that democracy is the worst form of government except all the others that have been tried.
Quote examples
Joko Widodo
Indonesian Politician
For me, democracy must deliver a better life for the people.
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John Densmore
American Musician
The whole world is hopefully heading toward democracy.
Quote examples
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
American Politician
Our democracy is designed to speak truth to power.
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Jair Bolsonaro
Brazilian Politician
We want democracy and peace.
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