Understanding Democracy Concepts

A form of government where the people have supreme power, exercised directly or through elected representatives.

Principles and practices guiding community interaction and building a just society.

The right to vote, enabling citizens to choose their leaders.

Peaceful gatherings (rallies, marches, etc.) for expressing opinions or protesting.

Decisions made by a vote where more than half support the choice.

Protecting the rights of people who are in the minority during a vote.

A system for selecting or electing leaders.

An electoral system where people can choose their leaders freely without coercion.

A formal change to the Constitution, usually involving a vote by citizens.

A direct vote by citizens to approve or reject a proposed constitutional amendment.

Citizens actively engaging in the political process without coercion.

A system where citizens choose representatives to make decisions for them.

It allows citizens to shape government policies and hold leaders accountable.

Equality, opportunities for all citizens, and a way to control government power.

A system that prevents any one part of the government from becoming too powerful.

Promotes freedom, innovation, and a stable government.

A system where political choices are made by appointed officials, not directly by the people.

The principle that all individuals in a society have equal rights and opportunities.

No, a dictatorship is the opposite of democracy. It involves one person or group holding absolute power.

A democracy where people actively participate in decision-making, not just voting.

Freedom is essential in democracy, allowing people to express themselves and choose their path.