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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Why do some democracies rebuff these kinds of attacks while others fall?
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The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 10 Dec. 2024
Patel's book for adults, Government Gangsters: The Deep State, the Truth, and the Battle for Our Democracy, is framed as an insider's tell-all about his experiences during the first Trump administration.
—Audrey Nguyen, NPR, 10 Dec. 2024
That’s a recipe for authoritarianism that should alarm every American who values democracy, leadership and competent governance.
—John C. Ronquillo, Baltimore Sun, 9 Dec. 2024
American democracy hinges on the idea that each branch of government prevents the others from taking too much power.
—Riley Beggin, USA TODAY, 1 Dec. 2024
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The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 10 Dec. 2024
Patel's book for adults, Government Gangsters: The Deep State, the Truth, and the Battle for Our Democracy, is framed as an insider's tell-all about his experiences during the first Trump administration.
—Audrey Nguyen, NPR, 10 Dec. 2024
That’s a recipe for authoritarianism that should alarm every American who values democracy, leadership and competent governance.
—John C. Ronquillo, Baltimore Sun, 9 Dec. 2024
American democracy hinges on the idea that each branch of government prevents the others from taking too much power.
—Riley Beggin, USA TODAY, 1 Dec. 2024
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“Democracy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/democracy. Accessed 27 Dec. 2024.
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