Parliamentary democracy
Example: Many countries have adopted a parliamentary democracy to ensure fair representation.
Definition
"Parliamentary democracy" is a system of government where citizens elect representatives to a parliament, which then chooses the executive branch. This form of democracy emphasizes the role of the legislature in governing and decision-making, ensuring fair representation of the people.
Translations
-
democracia parlamentaria -
parlementaire democratie -
democràcia parlamentària -
démocratie parlementaire -
parlamentarische Demokratie
Etymology
The term "parliamentary democracy" combines 'parliament,' derived from the Old French 'parlement,' meaning a formal discussion or assembly, and 'democracy,' from the Greek 'dēmokratia,' meaning rule by the people. Together, they describe a system where elected assemblies hold significant power.
Learn to use this word actively
"Parliamentary democracy" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (C1) - set 1", containing 198 commonly used words.
Would you like to not only understand these words, but also remember them and use them actively? Create a free account and select English as the language you want to learn.
Create a free account
