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Classical Democracy
Originated in ancient Athens and surrounding aspects
Deliberative Democracy
Emphasizes the role of discussion and debate in making decisions
Representative Democracy
Electing officials to represent the populace
Participatory Democracy
Encourages direct involvement by citizens in political decisions
Liberal Democracy
Blends democracy with liberal thought on freedoms and rights
Social Democracy
Focuses on social justice within a democratic framework
Constitutional Democracy
Centrally structured around a detailed governing constitution
Cosmopolitan Democracy
Envisions democracy on a global scale
Economic Democracy
Involves democratic control of economic organizations
Christian Democracy
Integration of democratic ideals with Christian ethics
Islamic Democracy
Attempts to harmonize Islamic principles with democracy
Liquid Democracy
Hybrid of direct and representative democracy, allowing for delegation of votes
Radical Democracy
Emphasizes the need for fundamental societal change through democratic means
Ecological Democracy
Centers on the integration of ecological sustainability with democracy
Sortition Democracy
Use of random selection to fill public offices
Anarchist Democracy
No centralized power; decisions made through consensus and direct action
Tyranny of the Majority
The potential of a majority to impose its will on a minority
Majoritarian Democracy
Majority rule is the primary principle of decision-making
Consensus Democracy
Focuses on achieving broad agreement and cooperation among society's segments
Digital Democracy
Utilizes digital technology to enhance democratic processes
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