Compare Types of Democracy

The video explains democracy, derived from Greek meaning 'rule of the people', highlighting its key principles like majority rule, limited government, and rule of law. It distinguishes between direct and representative democracies, with examples like referendums and New England Town Hall meetings. The video further explores presidential democracy, emphasizing the role of the president and checks and balances, and parliamentary democracy, focusing on the legislature's power and the Prime Minister's role.

How does the system of checks and balances work in a presidential democracy?

What role does the Prime Minister play in a parliamentary democracy?