WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Democracy means rule by the people. The word comes from the ancient Greek words ‘demos’ (the people) and ‘kratos’ (to rule). A democratic country has a system of government in which the people have the power to participate in decision-making.

Detailed explanation-2: -Democracy means rule by the people. There are different ways this can be done: People meet to decide about new laws, and changes to existing ones. This is usually called direct democracy.

Detailed explanation-3: -These different opinions have sprouted three popular models of democracy: participatory, pluralist, and elite. We can see each model of democracy in the American government today.

Detailed explanation-4: -Democracy is a government of the people, by the people and for the people’ is said by Abraham Lincoln.

Detailed explanation-5: -Democracy is a form of government where elected representatives hold power. Citizens elect their representatives through voting and these elected representatives hold the power.