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What is democracy? |
by Mya Kagan (whyzz writer) >> more about the author
Take a vote!
The first ever government to work as a democracy was in Athens, hundreds of years ago. When this type of ruling system worked so well for Athens, other places started using it too!
What are some things about a democracy which sound fair to you? Does using a system where everybody votes sound like something which makes sense, or do you think rules, laws, and leaders should be chosen a different way?
Have you ever participated in a vote, maybe while trying to decide with some friends about what movie to watch or what game to play?? Next time you and your friends need to make a decision, try voting on it!
In order to make laws and rules, countries have governments, which refers to the people who lead and represent the country, and help to make its rules. There are different kinds of governments which give different amounts of power to the country's leaders, and different amounts of power to the country's people.
A democracy is a type of government where the people vote to decide about the rules and leaders that they want, and whoever or whatever gets the most votes is the winner! This process is known as an election. Everybody in a democracy gets a chance to vote so it is generally considered to be a very fair type of government since it gives people equal chances and equal voices!
Take a vote!
The first ever government to work as a democracy was in Athens, hundreds of years ago. When this type of ruling system worked so well for Athens, other places started using it too!
What are some things about a democracy which sound fair to you? Does using a system where everybody votes sound like something which makes sense, or do you think rules, laws, and leaders should be chosen a different way?
Have you ever participated in a vote, maybe while trying to decide with some friends about what movie to watch or what game to play?? Next time you and your friends need to make a decision, try voting on it!