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14,397 words, approx. 48 pages literally, rule by the people. The term is derived from the Greek dēmokratiā, which was coined from dēmos (“people”) and kratos (“rule”) in the middle of the 5th century &BC; to denote the political systems... summary from source:
 Democracy : Topics in Social Science
1,113 words, approx. 4 pagesIn the classical Greek polis, democracy was the name of a constitution in which the poorer people (demos) exercised power in their own interest as against the interest of the rich and aristocratic. Aristotle thought it a debased form of constitution,... summary from source:
 Democracy : Topics in Politics
433 words, approx. 1 pagesDemocracy is the most valued and also perhaps the vaguest of political concepts in the modern world. Political systems as diverse as the USA, various one-party states in Africa and communist states all describe themselves as democracies. Indeed, it is... summary from source:
 Democracy Information
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In political theory, Democracy describes a small number of related forms of government and also a political philosophy. A common feature of democracy as currently understood and practiced is competitive elections. Competitive elections are usually seen...
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 Democracy Quotes
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Democracy is a form of government in which power ultimately comes from the people governed, whether through direct voting or through elected representatives. A democracy can range from a liberal direct democracy to an illiberal totalitarian democracy ....
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 The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Democracy
05/26/2001: 306 words, approx. 1 pages DEMOCRACY It's time for change in our country Saturday, May 26, 2001 This is regarding Judy Rousseau's May 13 letter ("We the people must say, 'enough' "). In this country of pure democracy and economic plenty, when will we the people... summary from source:
National Review Democracy.
09/21/1984: 1,051 words, approx. 4 pages JOAN DIDION'S new novel shares its title with a novel by Henry Adams, published in 1880, and shares also with that book the attitude that democracy is not an especially good thing. Neither Adams nor Miss Didion means by questioning the value of... summary from source:
 guardian.co.uk Democracy in action?
11/4/2008: 360 words, approx. 1 pagesYesterday's treasury select committee hearing in parliament showed the potential downside of bringing democracy to the people.Instead of the usual robust interrogation of policymakers, we were treated to a lame succession of questions from the general public which the experienced men – Bank of England... summary from source:
AP News Syria sentences democracy activists
5/14/2007: 396 words, approx. 1 pagesA Syrian court sentenced four pro-democracy campaigners, including one of Syria's most respected writers, to prison terms Sunday as part of President's Bashar Assad's latest crack down on dissent."We are not criminals, we are patriotic people," said writer Michel Kilo from behind bars after Judge...
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 Essay Grade: 86%Democracy: Is Perpetual War a Threat to It?
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Questions if being in a perpetual war is a threat to democracy. References the book 1984 by George Orwell. Explores the policies of George W. Bush. summary from source:
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Essay Grade: 88%The Responsibility of Living in a Democracy
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Examines the moral responsibilities American citizens have to embrace and/or defend those freedoms which are guaranteed by the Constitution. Focuses on the ideas of free speech and non-violent resistance.
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