Definition
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民主
min zhu
民主是指人民通过选举和参与,直接或间接地行使政治权力的制度。
Democracy refers to a system in which the people exercise political power directly or indirectly through elections and participation.
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在民主国家,公民有权投票选举自己的领导人。
Zài mínzhǔ guójiā, gōngmín yǒu quán tóupiào xuǎnjǔ zìjǐ de lǐngdǎo rén.
In a democratic country, citizens have the right to vote for their leaders.
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民主制度保障了人们的基本权利。
Mínzhǔ zhìdù bǎozhàngle rénmen de jīběn quánlì.
The democratic system protects people's basic rights.
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参与民主活动是每个公民的责任。
Cānyù mínzhǔ huódòng shì měi gè gōngmín de zérèn.
Participating in democratic activities is the responsibility of every citizen.