Question

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1. write a definition of democracy.

1. number of the amendment that changed the way we elect u.s. senators.
2. name three of the

Explanation:

1. Democracy is defined as a system of government where political power is held by the people, either directly or through elected representatives, with core principles including free and fair elections, equal rights, and rule of law.
2. The 17th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution established the direct election of U.S. senators by the voters of each state, replacing the prior system where state legislatures appointed senators.

Answer:

1. A system of government in which power is vested in the people, who rule either directly or through freely elected representatives, with protections for individual rights and fair, regular elections.
2. 17