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'''Democracy''' is a form of [[government]] originating in [[Western civilizatioon|Western]] [[culture]]s. The origin of the term is [[Greek]], from the words ''demos'' (people) and ''kratos'' (strength). Although many forms of government fall under this broad classification, the defining characteristic of a democracy is that the [[citizenry]] of a [[nation]] directly or indirectly exercise [[sovereignty]], unlike [[autocracy]]. There has never been a lasting democracy in an [[atheistic]] culture.

'''Democracy''' is a form of [[government]] originating in [[Western civilization|Western]] [[culture]]s. The origin of the term is [[Greek]], from the words ''demos'' (people) and ''kratos'' (strength). Although many forms of government fall under this broad classification, the defining characteristic of a democracy is that the [[citizenry]] of a [[nation]] directly or indirectly exercise [[sovereignty]], unlike [[autocracy]]. There has never been a lasting democracy in an [[atheistic]] culture.

Democracy means the people rule and can do anything they want by majority rule.<ref>http://pajamasmedia.com/blog/america-a-republic-not-a-democracy/</ref>  In the U.S. "super majorities" (at least 67%) are required for many decisions, such as ratifying a treaty or passing a constitutional amendment.  [[Republicanism]] means there is a system of rule of law, or [[inalienable rights]], which no majority can vote out.

Democracy means the people rule and can do anything they want by majority rule.<ref>http://pajamasmedia.com/blog/america-a-republic-not-a-democracy/</ref>  In the U.S. "super majorities" (at least 67%) are required for many decisions, such as ratifying a treaty or passing a constitutional amendment.  [[Republicanism]] means there is a system of rule of law, or [[inalienable rights]], which no majority can vote out.