Democracy

A system of government in which political power rests with the people, who participate directly or choose representatives through elections.

A system of government in which people have a say in how they are governed, including by choosing representatives through free and fair elections.

Key British principles and values include democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, mutual respect and tolerance. They are not unique to Britain, nor does every person always live up to them. They provide standards against which behaviour and decisions can be judged.

A system of government in which citizens choose representatives through regular, free and fair elections.

Distinguish democracy from the rule of law: democracy concerns participation in decision-making; the rule of law concerns how laws apply and constrain power.

Distinguish voting for a representative from voting directly on an issue: the first is representative democracy; the second is direct democracy.

Use a precise UK example: electing MPs illustrates representative democracy, while the 2016 EU membership referendum illustrates direct democracy.

A system of government in which people can influence public decisions, particularly by choosing representatives through elections, supported by political rights and freedoms.

A system of government in which political power rests with the people, who participate directly or through elected representatives.

A political system in which people can influence government through free, fair and competitive elections, supported by political rights and freedoms.

Democracy means that political power rests with the people. Citizens should have a meaningful opportunity to influence decisions and hold those exercising power accountable.

A political system in which power comes from the people, who can choose and replace their representatives through free and fair elections.

A system of government in which citizens have a say in how they are governed, including through free and fair elections.

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