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Democracy is not so much a form of government as a set of principles
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"Democracy is not so much a form of government as a set of principles"

- Woodrow Wilson

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Woodrow Wilson's quote recommends that democracy is not simply a kind of federal government, however a set of principles that direct how a federal government must be run. He implies that democracy is more than just a system of government, but a set of worths and suitables that need to be upheld. Democracy is based upon the concept of equality and justice for all, and the belief that all residents must have a say in how their government is run. It is also based upon the principle of majority guideline, where the majority of residents select the laws and policies that govern their society. Democracy is a system of government that is based upon the principles of flexibility, fairness, and respect for the rights of all citizens. It is a system that permits residents to have a say in how their federal government is run, and to hold their federal government liable for its actions.

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