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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Phil Gunson, a Venezuela analyst at the International Crisis Group said that a transition to democracy in Venezuela, depends largely on the military, the traditional powerbroker in that nation's politics.
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Manuel Rueda, NPR, 10 Jan. 2025
As unhappy as many Europeans are about the economy and other issues, the vast majority respect democracy’s prerogatives and condemn its detractors.
—Paul Hockenos, TIME, 9 Jan. 2025
Eventually, Ortega relented and allowed a peaceful transition to democracy.
—Tracy Wilkinson, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2025
These ostensibly, and sometimes actually did, promote human rights, freer trade, democracy, and multilateral cooperation.
—Alexander Cooley, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
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Manuel Rueda, NPR, 10 Jan. 2025
As unhappy as many Europeans are about the economy and other issues, the vast majority respect democracy’s prerogatives and condemn its detractors.
—Paul Hockenos, TIME, 9 Jan. 2025
Eventually, Ortega relented and allowed a peaceful transition to democracy.
—Tracy Wilkinson, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2025
These ostensibly, and sometimes actually did, promote human rights, freer trade, democracy, and multilateral cooperation.
—Alexander Cooley, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
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“Democracy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/democracy. Accessed 23 Jan. 2025.
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