lýðræðið
Lýðræðið is the Icelandic word for democracy. It refers to a system of government in which the 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 encompasses a set of principles and practices that prioritize citizen participation and equality in political decision-making.
In a democratic system, fundamental rights and freedoms are typically protected, including freedom of speech, assembly,
The implementation of lýðræðið can vary across different nations, with diverse electoral systems and governmental structures.