Democracy is a system of government where power is vested in the people, who rule either directly or through freely elected representatives.
Think of democracy as a school project where every team member gets an equal say in how to complete it. Everyone's ideas are considered and voted on - that's democracy!
Republicanism: A form of government where power resides in elected individuals representing the citizen body.
Direct Democracy: A form of democracy where people decide on policy initiatives directly.
Representative Democracy: A type of democracy founded on the principle of elected officials representing a group of people.
Who were Enlightenment thinkers that developed theories advocating for individual liberty, democracy, and the separation of powers?
What was the primary reason for the shift from monarchy to democracy in many European countries after World War I?
What was a primary reason both Poland and Hungary were successful in their transitions from communism to democracy?
Which principle remained constant throughout the transition from communism to democracy in East Europe?
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