Describe the origin of democracy
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The term "democracy" first appeared in ancient Greek political and philosophical thought in the city-state of Athens during classical antiquity.The word comes from demos "common people" and kratos "strength". Led by Cleisthenes, Athenians established what is generally held as the first democracy in 507-508 BC.
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