1.   As far as local democracy was concerned, no evidence was clearly discernible either for an improvement or for a deterioration.

2.   Classical elite theorists had sought to show that liberal democracy was a utopian ideal incapable of realization.

3.   Democracy is a very important political concept.

4.   Democracy is less demanding in the rich world.

5.   For the whole sample, the comparison reveals that presidential democracies are more likely to break down than parliamentary democracies.

6.   In order for there to be a democracy there must be a clearly defined source of ultimate power.

7.   Like or dislike it, direct democracy is on the way.

8.   Many people argue that direct democracy is unworkable, that society needs representatives to debate and Decide issues, Davis said.

9.   Mr Kinnock hinted at the weekend that direct democracy was likely to become mandatory relatively soon.

10.   Perfect democracy is not attainable, nor is perfect freedom or perfect justice.