Democracy
How democracies work — and why they’re fragile.
01How Democracy WorksElections, rights and the rule of law.Read lesson →02Voting SystemsHow votes become seats — and why the rules matter.Read lesson →03Features of Liberal DemocracyIdentifies the pillars of liberal democracy, from free elections to the rule of law and Montesquieu's separation of powers.Read lesson →04Direct Versus Representative DemocracyCompares ancient Athens, where citizens voted directly, with modern systems that elect representatives.Read lesson →