{"id":1222,"date":"2023-07-08T23:32:46","date_gmt":"2023-07-08T23:32:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mudabicara.com\/en\/?p=1222"},"modified":"2023-07-10T01:42:09","modified_gmt":"2023-07-10T01:42:09","slug":"what-is-democracy-definition-and-characteristics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mudabicara.com\/en\/what-is-democracy-definition-and-characteristics\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is Democracy? Definition and Characteristics"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Democracy comes from the Greek word ( <\/span><\/span><em><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">demokratia<\/span><\/span><\/em><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> ) which means power of the people. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">As for the general discussion of democracy is divided from two words, namely demos <\/span><\/span><em><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">which\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/em><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> means the people and <\/span><\/span><em><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">\u00a0kratos\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/em><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> which means strength or power.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Democracy exists in various aspects such as economic, social, and cultural elements that take place in a practice of freedom in the political field.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> <span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">It is on this basis that the meaning of democracy is a system of government held and implemented by the people, and for the people themselves. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The exercise of state power is the representatives of the people who have been elected by the people.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<pre><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Read Also :\u00a0<a style=\"color: #ff0000;\" title=\"Permalink to: What is Sociology? 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Definition, Characteristics, Examples and Functions<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/pre>\n<h2><span id=\"Demokrasi\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span><span id=\"Demokrasi\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Democracy<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Democracy is a system of government in which every citizen has the same rights and obligations as part of determining and also selecting a decision. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">These decisions will have an impact on people&#8217;s lives.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Pengertian_Demokrasi\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span><span id=\"Pengertian_Demokrasi\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Definition of Democracy<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Democracy means a form of government over the people. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The people are the holders of power in government. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Have the right to regulate, defend, and protect themselves from coercion from representatives of the people.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Definition of Democracy According to Experts<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The definition of democracy according to experts, among others, is as follows;<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">1. Abraham Lincoln<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Democracy is a system of government in which it is formed from the people, by the people, and for the people.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">2. Charles Costello<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Democracy is a social and political system of government in which the power of government is limited by laws and culture that protect the rights of all the people of the country.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">3. Hannry B. Mayo<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Democracy is a general policy that is determined on the basis of a majority represented by representatives of the people through elections based on the principle of political equality and held in political freedom.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">4. John L. Esposito<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Democracy is a form of government from the people, for the people. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The people have the right to participate in participating, both playing an active role and when controlling the policies formed and issued by the government.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">5. Sidney Hook<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Democracy is a form of government in which important decisions for the government, either directly or indirectly, are based on the majority agreement freely given by the people.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<pre><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Read Also :\u00a0<a style=\"color: #ff0000;\" title=\"Permalink to: What Is Identity Politics? Definition, characteristics and examples\" href=\"https:\/\/mudabicara.com\/en\/what-is-identity-politics-definition-characteristics-and-examples\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">What Is Identity Politics? Definition, characteristics and examples<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/pre>\n<h3><span id=\"Ciri_Demokrasi\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span><span id=\"Ciri_Demokrasi\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Characteristics of Democracy<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">As for the existing characteristics in the sense of a democratic society, among others, are as follows;<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span id=\"Keputusan_Sejalan_dengan_Kebutuhan_Rakyat\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span><span id=\"Keputusan_Sejalan_dengan_Kebutuhan_Rakyat\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">1. Decisions are in line with the needs of the people<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Every decision made and issued by the government must be in line with the wishes and meaning of the needs of the community. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">An example is the government issuing a policy regarding free medical treatment for the poor.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span id=\"Bersifat_Konstitusional\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span><span id=\"Bersifat_Konstitusional\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">2. Constitutional<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The constitutional characteristics relate to the will of the people that have been compiled and regulated in state laws. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">An example of this is the management of natural resources regulated in the 1945 constitution.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span id=\"Terdapat_Perwakilan_Dipilih_Rakyat\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span><span id=\"Terdapat_Perwakilan_Dipilih_Rakyat\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">3. There are elected representatives of the people<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The management of an interest in the state from the people is managed directly by representatives of the people who are directly elected by the people. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">An example is the election of representatives of the people which are held every 5 years with the hope that all the aspirations of the people can be realized when the representatives are elected.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span id=\"Adanya_Pemilihan_Umum\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span><span id=\"Adanya_Pemilihan_Umum\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">4. There is a general election<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">General elections are held by the General Election Commission every 5 years to elect leaders and representatives of the people directly. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">For example, the presidential election and people&#8217;s representatives are directly elected by the people every 5 years.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span id=\"Musyawarah_dalam_Pengambilan_Keputusan\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span><span id=\"Musyawarah_dalam_Pengambilan_Keputusan\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">5. Deliberation in Decision Making<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Deliberation becomes a mechanism in making decisions on an issue. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Through deliberations, all opinions will be listened to and taken into consideration to become a unanimous decision and reduce the occurrence of various examples of social conflicts.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">An example of a case in this case is regarding the determination of the Regional Minimum Wage which is carried out by the government, company owners, and workers through deliberations in order to obtain agreement from the various parties concerned.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<pre><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Read Also :\u00a0<a style=\"color: #ff0000;\" title=\"Permalink to: What is the Sociology of Communication? Definition, Scope, and Examples\" href=\"https:\/\/mudabicara.com\/en\/what-is-the-sociology-of-communication-definition-scope-and-examples\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">What is the Sociology of Communication? Definition, Scope, and Examples<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/pre>\n<h4><span id=\"Kebebasan_Menyampaikan_Pendapat\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span><span id=\"Kebebasan_Menyampaikan_Pendapat\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">6. Freedom of Expression of Opinion<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The hallmark of a democracy is freedom of expression. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Freedom of opinion is one example of the implementation of democracy going well. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">For example, for example, listening to all the aspirations conveyed by the people, which then these aspirations are used as material for consideration in forming policies.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span id=\"Tidak_ada_Diskriminasi\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span><span id=\"Tidak_ada_Diskriminasi\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">7. No Discrimination<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Do not carry out the definition of discrimination against something that is different in the life of the state community. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">A case in point is not discriminating between the work done by a man and a woman in the economic sector.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span id=\"Toleransi_Menerima_Pendapat\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span><span id=\"Toleransi_Menerima_Pendapat\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">8. Tolerance of Receiving Opinions<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The notion of tolerance or respect in accepting opinions is one of the hallmarks of democracy. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Differences are considered as a natural thing. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">For example, such as <\/span><\/span><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">not forcing his will so that his opinion is accepted when the discussion forum is in progress.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span id=\"Kebebasan_dalam_Bertanggung_Jawab\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span><span id=\"Kebebasan_dalam_Bertanggung_Jawab\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">9. Freedom in Responsibility<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The meaning of freedom to be responsible is freedom to pay attention to the rights of others. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">For example, such as not insisting that the rights possessed must be fulfilled immediately but not carrying out their obligations.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span id=\"Terbuka_dalam_Pemikiran\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span><span id=\"Terbuka_dalam_Pemikiran\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">10. Open in Thought<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Openness in thought will deliver democracy to the creation of a just and prosperous state society. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">An example in this case is <\/span><\/span><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">not prohibiting the study of philosophy in learning materials.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span id=\"Keterlibatan_Langsung\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span><span id=\"Keterlibatan_Langsung\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">11. Direct Engagement<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">This involvement is very important in the formation of policies and regulations to suit the needs and desires of the community. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">For example, there is a survey on government performance satisfaction conducted by survey institutions.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span id=\"Terdapat_undang-undang\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span><span id=\"Terdapat_undang-undang\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">12. There are laws<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The regulations that have been formed are then composed of laws that aim to clarify the rights and obligations as good citizens.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">For example, the obligation to be a good citizen is not to take action in the sense of crime, such as murder. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Because the punishments and sanctions that will be given have been regulated in the law.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span id=\"Adanya_Partai_Politik\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span><span id=\"Adanya_Partai_Politik\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">13. There is a political party<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">In order for an individual to be elected as a representative of the people, political parties become a bridge towards realizing the aspirations that have been conveyed so far. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">For example, the many political parties that have sprung up have the goal that there are many different aspirations from the people that can be conveyed.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<pre><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Read Also :\u00a0<a style=\"color: #ff0000;\" title=\"Permalink to: What is Sociology of Crime? Definition, Object of Study, Scope, and Examples\" href=\"https:\/\/mudabicara.com\/en\/what-is-sociology-of-crime-definition-object-of-study-scope-and-examples\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">What is Sociology of Crime? Definition, Object of Study, Scope, and Examples<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/pre>\n<p><span id=\"Menjunjung_Tinggi_Hak_Asasi_Manusia\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span><span id=\"Menjunjung_Tinggi_Hak_Asasi_Manusia\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">14. Uphold Human Rights<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The community should be free from horizontal conflicts or the causes of human rights violations that are often committed by the government. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">By upholding human rights, people will live peacefully without threats and pressure from the government.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">An example is <\/span><\/span><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">taking firm action against individuals who silence people who want to convey a truth to the wider community.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span id=\"Keterbukaan_dalam_Pembentukan_Kebijakan\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span><span id=\"Keterbukaan_dalam_Pembentukan_Kebijakan\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">15. Openness in Policy Formation<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The openness in question is that the government socializes the policies that have been made, with the aim that the public can find out whether the policy is appropriate to the situation or not.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">For example, through the mass media, the government broadcasts draft policies and regulations so that the wider community can be aware of updates or additions to existing regulations and policies.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Prinsip_Demokrasi\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span><span id=\"Prinsip_Demokrasi\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Principles of Democracy<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Some of the principles of democracy are as follows:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Sovereignty is in the hands of the people.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Government that runs based on the agreement.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Majority power.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Uphold minority rights.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Uphold Human Rights.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Equality in the eyes of the law.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Elections are based on fairness, freedom and honesty.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Ongoing legal process.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Constitutional government restrictions.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Involvement of the people in the formation of policies and regulations.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Equality among citizens.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Equality of the people in implementing political practices.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Freedom of opinion<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<pre><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Read Also :\u00a0<a style=\"color: #ff0000;\" title=\"Permalink to: What is Criminology? Definition, Scope, Object of Study and Examples\" href=\"https:\/\/mudabicara.com\/en\/what-is-criminology-definition-scope-object-of-study-and-examples\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">What is Criminology? Definition, Scope, Object of Study and Examples<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/pre>\n<div id=\"\" class=\"su-box su-box-style-default\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"su-note\">\n<h3 class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Conclusion<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"su-box-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Based on the explanation, it can be concluded that democracy is a form of government in which state power is fully in the hands of the people. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">That is why this system of government places the people in supreme power and is exercised directly by them or by their elected agents under a system of free elections.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">This is an explanation of\u00a0 <\/span><\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">the characteristics of democracy<\/span><\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> \u00a0and its examples in society. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Hopefully this article can add insight, as well as increase knowledge for all readers who are studying and looking for references regarding &#8216;democracy&#8217;.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"idblog-social-share\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Democracy comes from the Greek word ( demokratia ) which means power <a class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/mudabicara.com\/en\/what-is-democracy-definition-and-characteristics\/\" title=\"What Is Democracy? 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