governments in which the people or their elected representatives possess the supreme power
republic
Republic
A democracy
Citizens, both by nature of being born and naturalized, are entitled to freedom given by the government. In exchange for freedom, citizens are expected to support their government through exercising right to vote, paying taxes, and, if eligible, submit themsleves in military service.
elected representatives
In a democratic country citizens have a say in the government through their representatives in the parliament (this assembly is called in different ways in different countries). The members of Parliament are chosen by the citizens by exercising their right to a universal free suffrage. The legislative power belongs to Parliament. So, indirectly the citizens of the country can take part in law-making.
republic
elected representatives
elected representatives
representitive
The government of India is democratic, the citizens of India choose their president through the ballot.
Through the study of government students are aware of their rights as citizens and their corresponding duty to the state
direct democracy: a government in which citizens rule directly instead of through representatives.
A government run by elected representatives is called a republican form of government.
direct democracy