Rise of Democracy

Definition

The rise of democracy refers to the historical process through which democratic governance, characterized by the rule of law, equal rights, and citizen participation in decision-making, became prevalent.

Related terms

Direct Democracy: A form of government where citizens vote on laws directly rather than relying on representatives.

Representative Democracy: A type of democracy where citizens elect officials to represent their interests and make decisions on their behalf.

Constitutional Democracy: A democratic government regulated by a constitution that outlines how power is distributed and limits what it can do.