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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Recent Examples of democracy
Oyun-Erdene warned before the confidence vote that a change in government could threaten Mongolia’s fragile democracy, which only started in the early 1990s after the Soviet Union collapsed.
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Chad De Guzman, Time, 3 June 2025
With the victory, the party will now have a firm grip over every branch of government, a change that democracy advocates say weakens the country’s checks and balances.
—Michael Rios, CNN Money, 3 June 2025
But democracy as a system of government isn't just about voting.
—Arkansas Online, 2 June 2025
At a time when federal courts are acting as the protectors of our democracy, this is a necessary step toward bolstering confidence, faith and independence to our nation's highest court.
—Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 May 2025
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Chad De Guzman, Time, 3 June 2025
With the victory, the party will now have a firm grip over every branch of government, a change that democracy advocates say weakens the country’s checks and balances.
—Michael Rios, CNN Money, 3 June 2025
But democracy as a system of government isn't just about voting.
—Arkansas Online, 2 June 2025
At a time when federal courts are acting as the protectors of our democracy, this is a necessary step toward bolstering confidence, faith and independence to our nation's highest court.
—Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for democracy
republic
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One is entrenched in Gilead, while the other resides with Mayday operatives helping to smuggle women out of the republic.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
28 May 2025
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In our country, a democratic republic, our presidents govern, which means to manage and to administer under a set of laws, a constitution, sharing power with legislature and justice departments.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 May 2025
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“Democracy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/democracy. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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