as in republic
government in which the supreme power is held by the people and used by them directly or indirectly through representation
under our democracy the people have some control over their lives by being able to select their own political leaders
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Recent Examples of democracy
Strong majorities of all ages agree the United States needs a strong military, should spread freedom and democracy, and engage with the world to promote Americans’ economic standing.
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Philip Elliott,
Time,
1 July 2026
Contrary to what the public has been led to believe, America’s Founding Fathers were skeptical and anxious about democracy.
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Steve H. Hanke,
Fortune,
1 July 2026
The partnership started in 2003 as a way to help former soviet countries transition to democracies.
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Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
And what that meant was democracy, still a very inflammatory term in 1850.
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David Frum,
The Atlantic,
1 July 2026
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Philip Elliott,
Time,
1 July 2026
Contrary to what the public has been led to believe, America’s Founding Fathers were skeptical and anxious about democracy.
—
Steve H. Hanke,
Fortune,
1 July 2026
The partnership started in 2003 as a way to help former soviet countries transition to democracies.
—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
And what that meant was democracy, still a very inflammatory term in 1850.
—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
1 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for democracy
republic
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Republican legislators, taking their lead from a president who sees half the nation as his personal enemy, have put their own party’s interests over the republic’s.
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They were inspired by Cicero and Cato, the heroes and martyrs of the Roman republic.
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“Democracy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/democracy. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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