La democracia
Example: La democracia permite que todos los ciudadanos voten libremente.
Definition
"La democracia" is a system of government where power is vested in the people, who rule either directly or through freely elected representatives. It allows all citizens to participate equally in the decision-making process, such as voting in elections.
Etymology
The word "la democracia" comes from the Greek 'dēmokratía', combining 'dēmos' meaning 'people' and 'kratos' meaning 'power' or 'rule'. Did you know that this concept first appeared in ancient Athens as a form of direct citizen participation?
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"La democracia" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B2) - set 1", containing 111 commonly used words.
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