Q. From which language, has the term ‘democracy’ been derived?
Answer: Greek
Notes: The term ‘Democracy’ has been derived from the Greek word Demokratia which means ‘‘rule of people’’. It was coined from ‘Demos’ (people) and ‘Kratos’ (power or rule) in the 5th century BC to denote the political system then existing in Greek city states, notably Athens.

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