noun
democratic government; democracy (as a system of government)
Refers to a political system in which the government is elected by and accountable to the people. Often used in contrast to authoritarian or monarchical systems.
民主政治の基本は、国民が主権を持つことです。
The foundation of democratic government is that the people hold sovereignty.
その国は長い独裁の後、民主政治へ移行した。
After a long dictatorship, that country transitioned to democratic government.