De parlementaire democratie
Example: Een parlementaire democratie waarborgt de rechten van minderheden.
Definition
"De parlementaire democratie" refers to a political system in which the government is elected by and accountable to a parliament, ensuring that the elected representatives make decisions on behalf of the people. It is a form of democracy that protects minority rights and balances power.
Etymology
The term "de parlementaire democratie" combines 'parlementaire', derived from the French word 'parlement' meaning 'parliament', and 'democratie', from the Greek 'dēmokratía', meaning 'rule by the people'. Did you know? The idea of parliamentary democracy developed over centuries as a way to limit monarchial power and give citizens a voice.
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"De parlementaire democratie" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - History - (C1) - set 1", containing 99 commonly used words.
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