Definitions

1. noun

a system of government in which the power is held by all the people, either directly or through elected representatives

“The city’s democratic government is an example of direct democracy, while the federal system of the country is a form of representative democracy.”

2. noun

a form of government in which the people have the power to make laws and decisions

“The country’s new constitution established a democratic ocracy, giving citizens the right to participate in the legislative process.”

3. noun

a system of government in which the power is held by a minority, often a single person or group

“The monarch’s absolute power is an example of an autocratic ocracy, where the ruler has complete control over the government.”