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The People Rule
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Meaning of Democracy
Democracy is a form of government that is
run by the people of that country through elections and representation.
A democracy is really a form of a
Republic known as a democratic republic.
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A Republic
A republic is a
government where officials,
elected by a small group of people, make the
important decisions.
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History For almost 2500 years since Athens,
Greece became the first democracy.
The Romans also experimented with democracy, however it was more a republic, and not a democracy
Around 1200 England laid the groundwork to become a republic. Later, in the 1700's, Unite
in the 1700's, United States of America, became a democracy.
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Features of democracy
majority/ minority rule
Free, competitive elections
checks on Power
help to limit the strength of any one person or party
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Types of Democracy
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Direct Democracies
In this form of democracy has elected representatives making most of the day to day decisions.
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Types of Democracy
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Representative Democracies
In a direct democracy all the people meet to discuss problems and create laws. A direct decision consults all the people for the decisions.
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