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democracy

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Democracy is a political system and a core concept in political science investigating forms of governance characterized by the participation of the populace, typically through elected representatives, in decision-making processes. As a research field, it examines the institutions, norms, processes, and outcomes related to popular sovereignty, civil liberties, and the accountability of power, analyzing its diverse manifestations, transitions, and challenges globally.

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LD

Stanford University

GJ

Princeton University

JS

Australian National University

FF

Stanford University

RR

University of Strathclyde

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Harvard University Press

Cambridge, United States

Yale University

New Haven, United States

Stanford University

Stanford, United States

Columbia University

New York, United States