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The contents of Varieties of democracy was merged into Democracy on Aug 21 2012. The former page's history now serves to provide attribution for that content in the latter page, and it must not be deleted as long as the latter page exists. For the discussion at that location, see its talk page.

Kratos

The article defines Kratos as "rule" and cites the Oxford dictionary. However the Greek Kratos is more often translated as power or force. The Greek word "Archon" is a more accurate translation of "rule." That distinction seem important in light of the distinction between political systems of -archy and -cracy. I think it would be more accurate to define kratos as "power" rather than "rule." 71.105.207.249 (talk) 02:55, 17 March 2023 (UTC)[reply]

"Constitutional democracy" listed at Redirects for discussion

The redirect Constitutional democracy has been listed at redirects for discussion to determine whether its use and function meets the redirect guidelines. Readers of this page are welcome to comment on this redirect at Wikipedia:Redirects for discussion/Log/2023 July 25 § Constitutional democracy until a consensus is reached. Jay 💬 06:44, 25 July 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Relationship to Capitalism

There are some who say that capitalism and democracy go hand in hand, and others who proclaim that they are contradictory.

Personally, with democracy not yet having existed separately from capitalism, I wonder if it can function without it. Obviously, they don't need one another to survive, or else capitalism would've made China a democracy. However, again, we have yet to see a non-capitalist democracy in the modern day.

I'm just wondering, is capitalism a prerequisite for democracy, or is it just something that often coexists a lot? I would be happy if it could be discussed here. Western Progressivist (talk) 16:19, 1 October 2023 (UTC)[reply]

WP:NOTAFORUM Furius (talk) 18:54, 1 October 2023 (UTC)[reply]

@Western Progressivist Capitalism was invented in the 16th century The Roman Republic and Athens existed well before then

Wiki Education assignment: HIST 103 - Ancient and Modern Democracy

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Democracy don't exist at representative.

Democracy was created in ancient Athens. Because the sources of democracy existed there - science, art, sports, self-improvement of citizens and self-determination of the people. Democracy is therefore the Athenian social system. Which is the whole definition of democracy. Which does not exist in a representative form. The representative social system prevailing in most countries today is capitalism. Analogous to Roman capitalism. With one change consisting in the creation of the lower house of parliament. Thanks to which capitalism pretends to be democracy. Paying the price, thanks to which it avoids the anti-capitalist communist revolution. 83.238.214.101 (talk) 17:22, 8 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

vandalism

Not sure how to fix this, but the link to "democracy' now has, when you point your cursor, a "preview text" that says DEMOCRACY NOT FREE. DON'T BE FULLED IT IS A LIE

Pointing this out so someone can fix it. Or at least the link from the social cycle theory article. 24.185.110.252 (talk) 06:41, 12 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]