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'''Democracy''' is the government of the people, by the people and for the people (as [[Abraham Lincoln]] defined it). It was invented by the [[Ancient Greece|ancient Greeks]] and has spread widely in western nations since the [[American Revolution]] and the [[French Revolution]] in the late 18th century.  

'''Democracy''' is the government of the people, by the people and for the people (as [[Abraham Lincoln]] defined it). It was invented by the [[Ancient Greece|ancient Greeks]] and has spread widely in western nations since the [[American Revolution]] and the [[French Revolution]] in the late 18th century.  

Democracy means the people rule and can do anything they want by majority rule.  In the U.S. "super majorities" (over 50%) 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" (over 50%) 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.

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