Question

What do you understand by the term ‘democracy’? Explain its origin

Answer 1

Answer:

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).

The word comes from demos, "common people" and kratos, "strength". Led by Cleisthenes, Athenians established what is generally held as the first democracy in 508–507 BC.