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Record 1 2014-03-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Political Theories and Doctrines
  • Electoral Systems and Political Parties
  • International Relations
DEF

Based on a form of government in which the people choose leaders by voting : of or relating to democracy.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Théories et doctrines politiques
  • Systèmes électoraux et partis politiques
  • Relations internationales
CONT

De façon générale, un gouvernement est dit démocratique par opposition aux systèmes monarchiques d'une part, où le pouvoir est détenu par un seul, et d'autre part aux systèmes oligarchiques, où le pouvoir est détenu par un groupe restreint d'individus.

Spanish

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