What is the definition of democracy?

Responses

rule by many

rule by many

rule by religious leaders

rule by religious leaders

rule by a representatives

rule by a representatives

rule by a few individuals

rule by a few individuals

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The definition of democracy is "rule by many." Specifically, it refers to a system of government in which power is vested in the people, who exercise that power directly or through elected representatives. This distinguishes it from other forms of governance, such as oligarchy (rule by a few) or theocracy (rule by religious leaders).