as in republic
government in which the supreme power is held by the people and used by them directly or indirectly through representation
under our democracy the people have some control over their lives by being able to select their own political leaders
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Recent Examples of democracy
This threat to our election security, the basic premise of our democracy, is forward looking.
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ABC News, 8 Feb. 2026
So people are getting more and more frustrated— My concern is with the sustenance of democracy and democratic institutions.
—David Remnick, New Yorker, 6 Feb. 2026
First is restoring democracy; then addressing affordability concerns, including health care, housing, groceries, utilities.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 6 Feb. 2026
The breaking down of democracy is not going to happen on our watch.
—Anne Applebaum, The Atlantic, 6 Feb. 2026
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ABC News, 8 Feb. 2026
So people are getting more and more frustrated— My concern is with the sustenance of democracy and democratic institutions.
—David Remnick, New Yorker, 6 Feb. 2026
First is restoring democracy; then addressing affordability concerns, including health care, housing, groceries, utilities.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 6 Feb. 2026
The breaking down of democracy is not going to happen on our watch.
—Anne Applebaum, The Atlantic, 6 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for democracy
republic
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For the past decade, Mia Mottley has steered Barbados from a former British colony that ditched the monarchy to a republic championing climate financing and debt reform for small island-states.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
13 Feb. 2026
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Voting is foundational to our republic; there is no good reason for 14 states not to require an ID to vote.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Feb. 2026
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