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Who defined democracy as a form of government of the people, for the people and by the people?

In his historic Gettysburg Address delivered in 1863, US President Abraham Lincoln famously defined democracy as 'government of the people, by the people, for the people.'…

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Who defined democracy as a form of government of the people, for the people and by the people?

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In his historic Gettysburg Address delivered in 1863, US President Abraham Lincoln famously defined democracy as 'government of the people, by the people, for the people.' This enduring formulation captures the essence of popular sovereignty, civic participation, and public accountability.

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