Democracies
Definition
Democracies are systems of government where citizens have the power to elect their leaders or representatives through voting.
Analogy
Imagine democracies as a group project in school where every member gets an equal vote on what topic to choose or how to present it. The majority decision wins, representing everyone's voice.
Related terms
Direct Democracy: A form of democracy where people decide on policy initiatives directly, rather than through representatives.
Representative Democracy: A type of democracy founded on the principle of elected officials representing a group of people.
Constitutional Democracy: A democratic system governed by a constitution, protecting minority rights against majority rule.
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