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Define Democracy Meaning

Democracy
Four wolves and one lamb voting on lunch.

Democracy is unfair at times.
By Crystie
Democracy
A form of government where the leader is chosen by popularity rather than ability to run a country.

"I've said it before and I'll say it again; democracy simply doesn't work."
-Kent Brockman
By Ulrica
Democracy
A form of government that works, but not well.

Democracy relies on the public. The public is stupid.
By Mildrid
Democracy
"The worst system, except for all the others"

Winston Churchill
By Fleurette
Democracy
Something United States of America politicians claims the country is built on, while every single day they make every effort to undermine it.

The public doesn't war, politicians want war, means there will be war, because it's "democracy".

The public wants tax cuts, politicians want tax raises, means there will be tax raises, because it's "democracy".
The public wants weed, the politicians don't want weed, means if they'll find you possesing it, you'll be locked up for life, cause this is a "democracy"!
By Alyse
Democracy
A form of government which America has never been in. In a democracy we would vote and popular vote would decide our president.

In our form of governemnt, a republic, we elect representatives which then get to vote with "our interests at heart".,

America is not a democracy you dumb fucks, it's a Republic.
By Amalita
Democracy
The notion that millions who cannot order their own lives properly are somehow still at least minimally qualified to participate in the ordering of the lives of millions.

Often heard in a democracy: "Hey, where are we going? And what's with this handbasket?"
By Ronda
Democracy
Tyranny by morons.

Moron: I love democracy!
Intellectual: So, you like a form of government where retards have the final say?
Moron: Damn straight!
By Philipa
Democracy
Taken from the Greek 'demos' and 'kratos' ('people' and 'power' respectively), it refers to the system of government in which the entire population effectively rules through a concentrated body which relies on the population's opinion as a source for its policies.

The French Revolution was sparked by ideals of liberty and democracy for all.
By Michaelina
Democracy
What America isn't.

"We're a fucking republic, not a democracy."
By Linn