The word comes from ancient Greek δημοκρατία (dēmokratía), combining:
- Dēmos (δῆμος) — the people, particularly the body of citizens.
- Kratos (κράτος) — power, strength, or rule.
Thus, dēmokratía means the power of the people or government by the people.
One further distinction worth considering: Democracy is not simply the right to vote. It is the right of a people to govern themselves. Voting is one of the mechanisms through which that authority is exercised.
- Dēmos (δῆμος) — the people, particularly the body of citizens.
- Kratos (κράτος) — power, strength, or rule.
Thus, dēmokratía means the power of the people or government by the people.
One further distinction worth considering: Democracy is not simply the right to vote. It is the right of a people to govern themselves. Voting is one of the mechanisms through which that authority is exercised.
In other words, voting is the least you can do.
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