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The Historical Significance of Democracy
This chapter explores the historical aspects of democracy, highlighting the different elements of representation and participation. It discusses the rise of political petitioning in the 14th century, the misconceptions about voting in democracy, and the establishment of democracies in Iraq and Afghanistan. The chapter concludes with a discussion on the historical context of voting, referencing ancient Greece and the papal schism in the 14th century.
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