This page contains 21 pieces in a new series of one-page primers on the
fundamentals of democracy produced by the Bureau of International Information
Programs.
Although the term is ubiquitous in today's world, explaining "democracy" can be challenging. This series provides the reader with an overview paper and then breaks down the specific elements of democratic governance into individual topics. Each paper in the series reflects both the thinking of mainstream theorists and common practices of the many free societies now flourishing under systems of democratic governance.
Overview: What Is Democracy? >>>>
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