as in republic
government in which the supreme power is held by the people and used by them directly or indirectly through representation
under our democracy the people have some control over their lives by being able to select their own political leaders
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American democracy is under attack—from cybercriminals and foreign adversaries seeking to undermine trust in our elections.
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Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
Stopping Musk will help save lives and our democracy.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 23 Mar. 2025
History will remember those who choose political convenience and Vladimir Putin over moral courage and American democracy.
—Lynn Northcutt Vega, Sun Sentinel, 23 Mar. 2025
Amy Keith is Executive Director of Common Cause Florida, a nonpartisan, grassroots organization dedicated to upholding the core values of American democracy.
—Amy Keith, Orlando Sentinel, 23 Mar. 2025
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Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
Stopping Musk will help save lives and our democracy.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 23 Mar. 2025
History will remember those who choose political convenience and Vladimir Putin over moral courage and American democracy.
—Lynn Northcutt Vega, Sun Sentinel, 23 Mar. 2025
Amy Keith is Executive Director of Common Cause Florida, a nonpartisan, grassroots organization dedicated to upholding the core values of American democracy.
—Amy Keith, Orlando Sentinel, 23 Mar. 2025
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“Democracy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/democracy. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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