A Simple Definition of Democracy


 
 
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A Simple Definition of Democracy

Democracy literally "rule by people" is a system of government where the citizens exercise power by voting.

  • The word comes from demos, "common people" and kratos, "strength".
  • Abraham Lincoln used the ceremony at Gettysburg to encourage the people to help America's democracy, so that the "government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the Earth". The speech is very important in the popular culture of the United States.
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    Question : 1

    Democracy is based on the idea of _______________

    Right Option : C
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    Question : 2

    The two Greek words ‘Demos' and ‘Kratia' stand for __________________ .

    Right Option : A
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    Question : 3

    What does democracy mean ?

    Right Option : B
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