(uncountable) Rule by the people, especially as a form of government; either directly or through elected representatives (representative democracy).

(obsolete, US) Democratic Party

plural of democracy

A system of government in which the populace votes but the media hold power through influence.

The political processes which are driven by groups of ordinary citizens, as opposed to larger organizations or wealthy individuals with concentrated vested interests in particular policies.

(politics) A policy under the rule of people acting on the behalf of and, to a lesser extent, in the interests of the voting blocks by which they were elected.

A kind of democracy not limiting participation of citizens to voting, but striving to create opportunities for everybody to make meaningful contributions to decision-making.

A moderate political philosophy or ideology that aims to achieve socialist (socialistic) goals within a democratic society and a liberal democracy such as by means of a strong welfare state and regulation of private industry.

A political system in which representatives are elected through winning votes of the majority of people.

democracy managed or attained by means of computer networks