Question

Define Democracy and its two principles?​

Answer 1

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• A democracy means rule by the people. The name is used for different forms of government, where the people can take part in the decisions that affect the way their community is run. ... This is usually called direct democracy. The people elect their leaders. These leaders take this decision about laws.
• Democracy is based on two important principles – liberty and equality.

Answer 2

Answer:

Democracy, which derives from the Greek word demos, or people, is defined, basi- cally, as government in which the supreme power is vested in the people. In some forms, democracy can be exercised directly by the people; in large societies, it is by the people through their elected agents.

Principles : Liberty and Equality