Democracy, by Midjourney. These days there is a large volume of writings, podcasts, and what not being put out concerning the general concept of democracy, particularly in the United States, where it is (allegedly) in peril. Perhaps we need to step back a little and briefly explore what democracy is, how it evolved over time, and how it is practiced today, on the assumption that it's always a good idea to gain some knowledge concerning whatever we are talking about before we step on our soapbox and start making more or less grand pronouncements.
Perhaps we need to step back a little and briefly explore what democracy is, how it evolved over time, and how it is practiced today, on the assumption that it's always a good idea to gain some knowledge concerning whatever we are talking about before we step on our soapbox and start making more or less grand pronouncements. What it isTo begin with, then, democracy is a system of government where political power ultimately derives from the people, who participate in decision-making either directly or through elected representatives.