• 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...
  • 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.
  • 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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