Democracy"Gives an overview of democracy as a political system, including an historical discussion of democracies throughout the world" -- Provided by publisher. |
Contents
Contents | 9 |
DEMOCRACY AND OTHER GOVERNMENTS | 86 |
DEMOCRACY TODAY AND TOMORROW | 97 |
TIMELINE | 113 |
Life | 124 |
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