Democracy, in its simplest form, means all power to all the people -- above other issues. It means that society is run by its citizens, rather than the rich (aristocracy) an individual (despotism) a royal family (monarchy), or a clergy (theocracy). For survival democracy needs freedom of information and expression, equality between its citizens, and peace. Many people think that nations are either democratic or not - like a light switch that can only be …
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