Democratic Society

Definition

A democratic society is a form of government where the citizens exercise power directly or elect representatives from among themselves to form a governing body, such as a parliament.

Related terms

Republic: A state in which supreme power is held by the people and their elected representatives, and which has an elected or nominated president rather than a monarch.

Direct Democracy: A form of democracy in which people decide on policy initiatives directly, rather than through representatives.

Constitutional Democracy: A system of government based on popular sovereignty in which the structures, powers, and limits of government are set forth in a constitution.