Rise of Democracy
Definition
The rise of democracy refers to the historical process through which democratic governance, characterized by the rule of law, equal rights, and citizen participation in decision-making, became prevalent.
Analogy
Think of the rise of democracy like a game update in your favorite video game. Before the update (or before democracy), you had limited control over what happens in the game. But after the update (or with democracy), you now have more power to influence outcomes and make decisions that affect your gameplay.
Related terms
Direct Democracy: A form of government where citizens vote on laws directly rather than relying on representatives.
Representative Democracy: A type of democracy where citizens elect officials to represent their interests and make decisions on their behalf.
Constitutional Democracy: A democratic government regulated by a constitution that outlines how power is distributed and limits what it can do.
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