demokratisme
Demokratisme, or democratism, is a political doctrine that emphasizes democracy as the foundational principle of political legitimacy. Proponents argue that political authority derives from the consent of the governed and that governance should be guided by popular sovereignty, typically realized through elections and representative institutions.
Historically, the term appears in several European languages and has been used by liberal, reformist, and radical
Core elements commonly associated with demokratism include universal suffrage, equality before the law, the rule of
Relations to other ideologies vary. Demokratism is not a single policy program; it may underlie liberal democracy,
Critiques focus on potential majoritarian abuses, insufficient protection for minority rights, and the risk of demagoguery