A democratic government refers to a system of governance where power is vested in the people, who either directly or through elected representatives, participate in decision-making and elect their leaders.
Related terms
Constitutional Monarchy: A constitutional monarchy is a form of government where a monarch acts as head of state within the parameters of a constitution.
Direct Democracy: Direct democracy is a system where citizens actively participate in decision-making by voting on policies and laws directly.
Republic: A republic is a form of government where the country's sovereignty resides in its citizens who choose representatives to govern them.