United States Retro Sunset Distressed Map

Democracy is a form of government in which power is ultimately held by the people, who exercise it through the election of representatives or directly in some cases. The key principles of democracy include political equality, individual freedom, and majority rule with minority rights protected. In a democratic society, citizens have the right to vote and participate in decision-making, and the government is accountable to the people. Democracy also typically involves a system of checks and balances to prevent any one group or individual from gaining too much power, and the protection of basic human rights and civil liberties.