The opposite of rule by the people would be a Dictatorship, tyranny, or other form of absolute rule (over the people). An absolute monarchy could also qualify.
In communism, the state would operate "for" the people, and would actually need elements of democracy to determine what was best for everyone. In practice, it usually consists of an open oligarchy by its executives (commissariat).
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There are several forms of non-democratic and totalitarian governments: dictatorship, oligarchy, theocracy, and most forms of monarchy.
Well antonym means opposite so antonym of democracy is dictatorship. Synonym of dictatorship is Oligarchy
Dictatorship(Oligarchy)=Democracy
yes,america is a democratic country.
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Norway is considered the most democratic country in the world according to the 2010 Economist Intelligence Unit.
No The United States Of America is a Republic.
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