2006-07-13 03:15:53 · 12 answers · asked by aaayush 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Government
currently,means nothing.
the most important thing is how to make more money under cover of it
2006-07-13 03:19:25 · answer #1 · answered by Alaa 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Democracy is, literally, rule by the people (from the Greek demos, "people," and kratos, "rule"). The methods by which this rule is exercised, and indeed the composition of "the people" are central to various definitions of democracy, but useful contrasts can be made with oligarchies and autocracies, where political authority is highly concentrated and not subject to meaningful control by the people. While the term democracy is often used in the context of a political state, the principles are also applicable to other areas of governance.
The word "democracy" has acquired a highly positive connotation in much of the world over the second half of the 20th century, to such an extent that even many dictatorships claim to be democratic and often hold illiberal elections to garner legitimacy, both internally and internationally. Most contemporary political ideologies include at least some form of democracy at some levels of society.
2006-07-13 10:22:08 · answer #2 · answered by lakshmanan_87 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In a democracy, everyone (except convicts) has a chance to vote for or against various proposals. What we have in the USA is actually a representative democracy. We elect leaders to make most of the decisions, otherwise we would have to go to the polls every day.
2006-07-13 10:21:03 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Government by the people, exercised either directly or through elected representatives." It is truly a "Majority Rules" mentality. The United States is technically not a true democracy, we are more of a Republic. ("...and to the Republic for which it stands...") which is why we have the Electoral College.
2006-07-13 10:42:01 · answer #4 · answered by beckam 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A democracy is rule by majority vote.
However, America is NOT a democracy.
America was never designed to be a democracy.
America is a representative republic.
2006-07-13 10:38:26 · answer #5 · answered by double_nubbins 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolute Democracy is where each adult citizen has a say in each issue that arises. A represntative democracy, like in the USA, is where each adult citizen has a say in who our leaders will be and those leaders make the decisions on the issues.
2006-07-13 10:19:52 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Majority rules & the free and equal right of every person to participate in a system of government, often practiced by electing representatives of the people by the people.
2006-07-13 10:19:27 · answer #7 · answered by Coo coo achoo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The fact that the people own the government. The people need to elect someone who they think is capable of leading the nation to great heights.
2006-07-13 10:18:13 · answer #8 · answered by silvs 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its freedom to live as you choose (following any religion, support any party..etc) but at the same time have a responsibility towards your country
2006-07-13 10:19:46 · answer #9 · answered by primrose 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the right to elect your leaders
2006-07-13 10:18:14 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋