Democraticleaning
Democraticleaning is a term used to describe a political stance or tendency that prioritizes democratic legitimacy and participation in governance. It denotes an orientation toward liberal democratic norms such as free and fair elections, the rule of law, protection of civil liberties, and inclusive decision-making, while not specifying a fixed ideological platform.
It is not a formal ideology with a single program; rather, it describes positions within or across
Usage and examples: The term appears in political analysis to describe factions within parties that emphasize
Criticism: Critics argue that the label lacks precision and can be used as a rhetorical descriptor rather
Related concepts include liberal democracy, deliberative democracy, and democratic reform.