WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -In a democracy it is the people who give the government this power. They do this through elections in which they vote for particular persons and elect them. Once elected, these persons form the government.

Detailed explanation-2: -Democracy, meaning “rule of the people", is a system of government in which the citizens exercise power directly or elect representatives from among themselves to form a governing body, such as a parliament. Democracy is sometimes referred to as “rule of the majority".

Detailed explanation-3: -Democracy is a form of government where elected representatives hold power. Citizens elect their representatives through voting and these elected representatives hold the power.