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democracies |
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a government in which the people have power in a direct way or through representatives whom they elect.
The new government of the island country is a democracy, and its leaders are chosen by the people. |
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Democracy comes from two ancient Greek words that together mean "rule of the common people."
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some actions in a democracy |
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advise, consent, elect, lobby, pass, vote |
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some aspects of democracies |
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civil rights, constitution, equality, freedom, law, liberty |
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some broader categories that include democracies |
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politics |
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some kinds of democracy |
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popular |
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some people associated with democracy |
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representatives |
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some things conventionally associated with a democracy |
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assembly, congress, council, House of Representatives, rights, senate, vote |
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study of democracy |
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social studies |
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