A democracia
Example: A democracia garante os direitos fundamentais de todos os cidadãos.
Definition
"A democracia" is a system of government in which power is vested in the people, who rule either directly or through freely elected representatives. It guarantees fundamental rights and freedoms, ensuring participation and equality among all citizens.
Etymology
The word "a democracia" comes from the Greek words 'demos' meaning 'people' and 'kratos' meaning 'power' or 'rule.' Did you know that this concept has been central to political thought since ancient Athens, where citizens first practiced direct democracy?
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