Demokratiiseen

Demokratiiseen is a Finnish term that translates to "democratic" in English. It refers to a system of government where supreme power is vested in the people and exercised by them directly or indirectly through a system of representation usually involving periodically held free elections. This concept is fundamental to many modern political systems and emphasizes principles such as equality, liberty, and majority rule with minority rights.

In practice, a demokratiiseen system typically includes features like freedom of speech and assembly, the right to vote and run for office, and an independent judiciary. The idea is that the government's authority derives from the consent of the governed. Different forms of democracy exist, including representative democracy, where citizens elect officials to make decisions on their behalf, and direct democracy, where citizens participate directly in decision-making.

The term "demokratiiseen" highlights the adjective form, describing something that pertains to or is characteristic of democracy. This could apply to political processes, institutions, values, or actions. For example, one might speak of "demokratiiseen vaalit" (democratic elections) or "demokratiiseen arvoja" (democratic values). The core idea is the empowerment of the people in their governance.