7 sentences with 'democratic'
Example sentences and phrases with the word democratic and other words derived from it.
• « The Greeks were the first to carry out experiments in rationalist philosophy and democratic government. »
• « The Athenian democratic experiment is, of course, of great historical importance, but it was relatively short-lived, as democratic government did not return to the Western world until the late 18th century. »
• « Although Greek culture enjoyed a period of unprecedented influence during the Hellenistic period, its experiments in rational (not to say democratic) political analysis were not a major component of that influence. »
• « Simultaneously, debates arose among the "roundheads" (Parliamentarians) about the kind of government they were fighting for; some, called the Levelers, argued for a popular government, a true democratic republic. »
• « Like Frederick of Prussia, Catherine the Great's appreciation of 'reason' had nothing to do with democratic impulses. »
• « The result in the spring of 1789 was a surprisingly democratic election, with the majority of the male population voting for delegates to the Estates General. Many hoped that the meeting would result in real intervention in a number of perceived injustices, not just more money for the state. »