Question

1. Define the term democracy. Briefly explain its origin.​

Answer 1

Explanation:

rule by the people

"The word democracy itself means rule by the people. A democracy is a system where people can change their rulers in a peaceful manner and the government is given the right to rule because the people say it may."

Answer 2

Explanation:

Democracy is a form of government in which the people have the authority to choose their governing legislators.

The word 'democracy' has its origins in the Greek language. It combines two shorter words: 'demos' meaning whole citizen living within a particular city-state and 'kratos' meaning power or rule. A belief in shared power: based on a suspicion of concentrated power (whether by individuals, groups or governments).

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