Terms2Day: Understanding Political Terminology

Terms2Day is a series that explains key political and social terms in simple language. Each week we choose a term and break down its meaning, context, and relevance.

For this first entry, let’s explore the term “democracy”. Democracy is a form of government where power is vested in the people, who rule either directly or through elected representatives. The term comes from the Greek words demos (people) and kratos (power).

Stay tuned to Terms2Day for more explanations of essential terms that shape our civic life.