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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What does ‘democracy’ mean?
A
rule by the few
B
rule by the people
C
rule of the leaders
D
rule of the powerful
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -What is Democracy? “Of the people, by the people, for the people” Abraham Lincoln. The word democracy comes from the Greek words “demos", meaning people, and “kratos” meaning power; so democracy can be thought of as “power of the people": a way of governing which depends on the will of the people.

Detailed explanation-2: -Solution: Democracy is the rule of the people. Democracy is a form of government in which the people elect their rulers. Democracy ensures that every individual has equal political rights and is treated equally, without discrimination.

Detailed explanation-3: -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".

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