A form of government in which power is held by the people.

It is characterized by free and fair elections.

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The word democracy comes from the Greek word demos, which means people.

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The Republic of India is the world's largest democracy.

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The country of Bhutan is the world's youngest democracy.

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The top 25 richest countries in the world are democracies.

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The highest minimum voting age in the world is 21. Singapore, Kuwait and Lebanon have this rule in place.

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The US is considered a model for modern democratic systems.

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Democracy requires active participation by citizens, such as voting and civic engagement.

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Know More About Democracy

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