democratic process

Language: en

📖 Definitions

  1. The established procedures, methods, and institutions through which a democratic society makes collective decisions, including voting, representation, debate, and the rule of law.; The system or mechanism by which citizens participate in governance, often implying fairness, transparency, and adherence to constitutional norms.

💬 Examples

  1. With no candidate securing over fifty percent of the popular vote, the democratic process has necessitated a decisive runoff.

  2. Critics argued that the new legislation undermined the integrity of the democratic process by limiting voter access.