as in republic
government in which the supreme power is held by the people and used by them directly or indirectly through representation
under our democracy the people have some control over their lives by being able to select their own political leaders
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So are they reformed and rehabilitated and no longer a threat to democracy, no longer a threat to society?
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Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 21 Jan. 2025
All the major late-night comedians reacted to Trump's inauguration on Monday, with some expressing surprise at the way former President Joe Biden behaved cordially toward his successor after previously describing him as a threat to democracy.
—Brendan Morrow, USA TODAY, 21 Jan. 2025
Moreover, all democracies, such as the enduring one that powers this nation, rely for their checks and balances on an engaged opposition.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2025
The political view Emergency - the title of the film - signifies the 21-month long phase in Indian history when democracy was shut down in the country.
—Sweta Kaushal, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
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Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 21 Jan. 2025
All the major late-night comedians reacted to Trump's inauguration on Monday, with some expressing surprise at the way former President Joe Biden behaved cordially toward his successor after previously describing him as a threat to democracy.
—Brendan Morrow, USA TODAY, 21 Jan. 2025
Moreover, all democracies, such as the enduring one that powers this nation, rely for their checks and balances on an engaged opposition.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2025
The political view Emergency - the title of the film - signifies the 21-month long phase in Indian history when democracy was shut down in the country.
—Sweta Kaushal, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
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“Democracy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/democracy. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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