
Democracy
Democracy (Greek: δημοκρατία, dēmokratiā, from dēmos 'people' and kratos 'rule') is a form of government in which the people have the authority to choose their governing legislators. The decisions on who is considered part of the people and how authority is shared among or delegated by the people have changed over time and at different speeds in different countries, but they have included more and more of the inhabitants of all countries. Cornerstones include freedom of assembly and speech, inclusiveness and equality, membership, consent, voting, right to life and minority rights. The notion of democracy has evolved over time considerably, …
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1 January 2017 English
Soon after the Allies defeated Germany in World War II, the country became the central battleground of the Cold War between the communist East and democratic, capitalist West. To prevent …
not guaranteed any of the freedoms normal in a democracy like the F.R.G. – freedom of speech, assembly … East-West German border, West Berlin was an island of democracy and capitalism surrounded by 11 This pressure …
1 January 2017 English
1968 was a momentous year. In the West, it is primarily remembered as a moment of global youth revolt.1 Events in Eastern Europe took place within the context of this …
could never be successfully reformed and that democracy was incompatible with socialism. 27 The text …
The National Archives · 1 January 1982 English
A file containing documents relating to anniversaries and commemorations in the Soviet Union. Subjects covered in the file include plans for the sixtieth anniversary of the Soviet Union; analysis of …
of reaction and imperialist interference, for democracy and social progress.' I 74. Warm greetings … nationalities and ¿the , » strengthening of socialist democracy. Experience had shown that the * i ( i /more … e socialist democracy developed, - h e n s i b l e I the country became. "Democracy under socialism …
The National Archives · 1 January 1982 Bulgarian
study the "corrupting influence" of discotheques in Bulgaria; and measures to strengthen socialist democracy in the country by extending the use of local referendums. The file also includes a despatch examining …
broadening of mechanisation . s o d a | j s t democracy i n t h e r e 5 i S T o enhancing" the role … was just beginning. Deep socialist labour democracy. of the material and technical rights of the … economy, of labour and for the,- im- . direct democracy in the V. .-/civ'.T mature socialist s o … the best; - socialist organisations and the Democracy in Labour V 3 ^ BOCi L POLITIC ci . i — — … socaalist ^ ¡ r e a s e j n s a l w k h o u t a; democracy- one of the main I ¡n t h e i r a c ; u a …
The National Archives · 1 January 1982 English
A file of documents concerning the Communist Party of Czechoslovakia (K.S.?.) and the Czechoslovak government. Subjects discussed in the file include a conference of K.S.?. party secretaries; the sixth meeting …
- 2 April 1982 development of internal Party democracy and consolidation of Party discipline. Questions …
The National Archives · 1 January 1982 English
Party Statute, which introduced a degree of democracy in elec- tions and accountability of the Party …
The National Archives · 1 January 1982 English
to detainees, hold free elections and restore democracy to London. f Turkey. re I „ . . . . . «r … concern that their r commitments to restore democracy and respect human . rights should be given effect …
The National Archives · 1 January 1982 English
leadership for a global strategy in defence of democracy. Part of that strategy is to stop helping the … who are trying to regain their human rights, democracy and national self-determinat- ion. European supporters …
The National Archives · 1 January 1982 English
national reconciliation under the banner of democracy. They saw develop- ing in "Solidarity" a free … THE SUCCESSFUL AND PEACEFUL I TRANSITION TO DEMOCRACY IN PORTUGAL AND HERE IN SPAIN. THE ' I VISION …