The word democracy is derived from two Greek terms

a. alpha, beta
b. demos, kratos
c. demo, cracy
d. none of these

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Solution

The correct answer is option (b).

Explanation: The word democracy is derived from the two Greek words, 'demos' & 'kratos'. These two words together mean 'authority of the people'. Under democracy, the will of the people is supreme and the citizens can exercise their power of voting. Democracy is thus stated to be a government by the people, of the people and for the people.

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