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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It can be used to promote democracy or to erode it.
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Jennifer Mercieca, The Conversation, 19 Mar. 2025
Judge Barrett’s actions undermined democracy, not Peters’.
—Mike Davis, The Denver Post, 19 Mar. 2025
His book on democracy, The Reactionary Spirit, was published 0n July 16.
—Zack Beauchamp, Vox, 19 Mar. 2025
Hats aside, a military that’s obedient to its civilian commander-in-chief is a cornerstone of U.S. democracy.
—Anna Mulrine Grobe, The Christian Science Monitor, 18 Mar. 2025
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Jennifer Mercieca, The Conversation, 19 Mar. 2025
Judge Barrett’s actions undermined democracy, not Peters’.
—Mike Davis, The Denver Post, 19 Mar. 2025
His book on democracy, The Reactionary Spirit, was published 0n July 16.
—Zack Beauchamp, Vox, 19 Mar. 2025
Hats aside, a military that’s obedient to its civilian commander-in-chief is a cornerstone of U.S. democracy.
—Anna Mulrine Grobe, The Christian Science Monitor, 18 Mar. 2025
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“Democracy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/democracy. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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