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- The word democracy derives from the the Greek demokratía, "popular government", which was coined from dêmos, "people" and krátos, "rule, strength" http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Democracy
- By the 20th century, every independent country in the world, with only a few exceptions, had a government that, in form if not in practice, embodied some of the principles of democracy. http://encarta.msn.com/encyclopedia_7615...
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Democracy is a form of government in which the citizens directly or indirectly influence the policies of their government through voting. A democratic government only becomes permanent when the citizens first experience greater economic freedom.
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Variants
Direct democracy, classically termed pure democracy, comprises a form of democracy where in sovereignty is lodged in the assembly of all citizens who choose to participate.Representative democracy is a form of government founded on the principle of elected individuals representing the people.
Consensus democracy is the application of consensus decision making to the process of legislation in a democracy.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Democracy
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Democracy Index
The 2008 Democracy Index shows countries that are more democratic in lighter colors, while countries that are ruled under authoritarian governments in black.
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Democracy Quotes
"We preach the virtues of democracy abroad. We must practice its duties here at home. Voting is the first duty of democracy." -Lyndon B. Johnson"A citizen of America will cross the ocean to fight for democracy, but won't cross the street to vote in a national election." -Bill Vaughan
"To safeguard democracy the people must have a keen sense of independence, self-respect, and their oneness." -Mohandas K. Gandhi
"Democracy is the recurrent suspicion that more than half of the people are right more than half of the time." -E. B. White
"It has been said that democracy is the worst form of government except all the others that have been tried." -Winston Churchill
"The best argument against democracy is a five-minute conversation with the average voter." -Winston Churchillhttp://www.wisdomquotes.com/cat_democracy.html
Mahalo Answers for Democracy
Michael Moore says the alternative to capitalism is 'democracy'. Socialist democracy? 1 Answerwell um. . . I am not sure I want to get into his head . . . but I think I know what point he is trying to make. In a society ruled by the masses there may be a... read more
Why cant the U.S. military operate as a Democracy all the while trying to defend our Democracy? 6 AnswersI think you have in part answered your own question, but let me enhance that a bit. Democracy is, if not the least efficient form of government, certainly am... read more
What does social democracy mean? 2 AnswersOriginally social democracy was a more moderate socialism which advocated a path to socialism free of revolution. In modern times the term has evolved to mean a... read more
Who invented democracy in Greece 1 AnswerFor a short answer Plato http://z.hubpages.com/u/151320_f248.jpg This is according to, http://hubpages.com/hub/Interesting-Facts-2 You can read more in that ar... read more
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@stevewnofilters that's ok. decentralize the cost so the info is available to more. that's democracy, baby.
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@ElysaMontfort Fuck yeah, I can tweet my senator now! No more verbal interaction. THAT'S WHY I LOVE DEMOCRACY!!
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RT @lutefisk2u: @judie_hairchik maybe cos minds like hers like many UK politicians ruin democracy by using greed & prejudice blindly to ...
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RT @lutefisk2u: @judie_hairchik whats me the most is those people who ruin the idealist dreams & freedom such as democracy etc. We grow ...
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Ughhhhhhhh.. I do not want to go to passaiccc Dx y must us kids be forced to go places. I thought we had a democracy-__-
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