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Term: Indirect Democracy

Definition: Indirect democracy, also known as representative democracy, is a political system in which citizens elect representatives to make decisions on their behalf. It is a form of government where elected officials act as intermediaries between the people and the governing body.

Sense 1: Indirect Democracy as a Political System

Sample Sentence: Indirect democracy allows citizens to participate in the decision-making process by electing representatives who will voice their interests in the government.

Sense 2: Indirect Democracy in Modern Society

Sample Sentence: In an indirect democracy, like most modern democratic nations, citizens have the right to vote in elections to choose their representatives at various levels of government.

Sense 3 (Local Usage): Indirect Democracy in Local Government

Sample Sentence: Many town councils in our region operate under an indirect democracy model, where elected council members act as representatives to address local concerns.

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