democracy
US /dɪˈmɑkrəsi/
・UK /dɪ'mɒkrəsɪ/
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n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)System of government in which everyone is equal
That country has a system of democracy
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Principles of social equality and respect for the individual within a society.
The principles of democracy include freedom of speech and equality before the law.
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How Words Can Harm: Crash Course Philosophy #28
- And Lawrence argues that while free speech is important to democracy, hate speech should not be protected.
And Lawrence argues that while free speech is important to democracy, hate speech should not be protected.
- And Lawrence argues that, while free speech is important to democracy, hate speech should not be protected.
And Lawrence argues that, while free speech is important to democracy, hate speech should not be protected.
The First Presidential Debate: Hillary Clinton And Donald Trump (Full Debate) | NBC News
- Well, I support our democracy.
Well, I support our democracy.
- DEMOCRACY, AND
DEMOCRACY, AND
What does coffee do to your body? - BBC World Service
- It led to the overthrow of monarchs, the growth of democracy, and numerous scientific discoveries.
It led to the overthrow of monarchs, the growth of democracy, and numerous scientific discoveries.
- growth of democracy, and numerous scientific discoveries.
growth of democracy, and numerous scientific discoveries.
It’s Not Just the U.S. Why Are World Leaders So Old Now? | WSJ State of the Stat
- It's very important for the legitimacy of democracy that politicians actually are seen to reflect and represent the people who are voting.
It's very important for the legitimacy of democracy that politicians actually are seen to reflect and represent the people who are voting.
- - It's very important for the legitimacy of democracy
- It's very important for the legitimacy of democracy
Why the FBI and the CIA Keep Lying to Each Other
- They just collect information on things that might end up being a problem for the United States, like Chile being a democracy or JFK's head being in one piece.
They just collect information on things that might end up being a problem for the United States, like Chile being a democracy or JFK's head being in one piece.
- They just collect information on things that might end up being a problem for the United States, like Chile being a democracy or JFK's head being in One Piece.
They just collect information on things that might end up being a problem for the United States, like Chile being a democracy or JFK's head being in One Piece.
Democratic Presidential Debate - June 26 (Full) | NBC News
- A new democracy that is revived because we return power to the people: no PACs, no gerrymandering, automatic and same-day voter registration to bring in more voters, and
A new democracy that is revived because we return power to the people: no PACs, no gerrymandering, automatic and same-day voter registration to bring in more voters, and
- A new democracy that is revived because we've returned power to the people, no PACs, no gerrymandering, automatic and same-day voter registration to bring in more voters, and
A new democracy that is revived because we've returned power to the people, no PACs, no gerrymandering, automatic and same-day voter registration to bring in more voters, and
Two Taiwans, Two Chinas, Twice
- As China was opening up to the world, alternatives flooded the country: democracy, fascism, republicanism, communism even.
As China was opening up to the world, alternatives flooded the country: democracy, fascism, republicanism, communism even.
- Democracy, fascism, republicanism, communism even. And what was wrong with monarchy in the first place?
Democracy, fascism, republicanism, communism even. And what was wrong with monarchy in the first place?
Watch Jim Lehrer Moderate First Full Presidential Debate
- that states are the laboratories of democracy. Don't have the federal government tell everybody
that states are the laboratories of democracy. Don't have the federal government tell everybody
- We can care for our own poor in so much better and more effective a way than having the federal government tell us how to care for our poor." So let's state one of the magnificent things about this country is the whole idea that states are the laboratories of democracy.
We can care for our own poor in so much better and more effective a way than having the federal government tell us how to care for our poor." So let's state one of the magnificent things about this country is the whole idea that states are the laboratories of democracy.
The World in 2021: five stories to watch out for | The Economist
- In 2021, democracy will be especially tested.
In 2021, democracy will be especially tested.
- In 2021, democracy will be especially tested
In 2021, democracy will be especially tested
How China crushed Hong Kong
- She now works for an advocacy group called the Hong Kong Democracy Council.
She now works for an advocacy group called the Hong Kong Democracy Council.
- Please don't take freedom and democracy for granted.
Please don't take freedom and democracy for granted.