Democracy is a form of government in which the people have the power to make decisions collectively.
Origin:
The concept of democracy originated in ancient Greece, specifically in the city-state of Athens in the 5th century BC.
Development:
5th Century BC: Athens developed a system known as "demecracy," where citizens over the age of 18 gathered in an assembly to discuss and vote on laws.
18th Century Enlightenment: Enlightenment philosophers, such as John Locke, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, and Thomas Jefferson, revived the idea of democracy as a system where the people hold sovereignty.
19th Century Reforms: Democratic principles gained widespread acceptance during the 19th century with movements for universal suffrage and civil rights.
Types of Democracies:
There are various types of democracies:
Direct Democracy: People directly participate in decision-making through assemblies or referendums.
Representative Democracy: People elect representatives to make decisions on their behalf.
Constitutional Democracy: Democracy is based on a constitution that limits the power of the government.
Liberal Democracy: Democracy emphasizes individual rights and freedoms.
