Parliamentary democracy
Example: Parliamentary democracy ensures that elected representatives govern the country.
Definition
"Parliamentary democracy" is a system of government where citizens elect representatives to a parliament, which then makes laws and decisions on their behalf. This form of governance emphasizes the role of the parliament as the primary decision-making body, ensuring accountability and representation.
Etymology
The term "parliamentary democracy" combines 'parliament,' derived from the French word 'parlement,' meaning 'a discussion or meeting,' with 'democracy,' from the Greek 'dēmokratía,' meaning 'rule by the people.' Did you know? The concept evolved in Europe as a way to limit monarchic power by establishing representative assemblies.
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"Parliamentary democracy" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (C1) - set 1", containing 198 commonly used words.
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