democratic

(eg. vexed, grace, ancient )

democratic /ˌdɛ mə ˈkræ tɪk/ ?

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(adj) characterized by or advocating or based upon the principles of democracy or social equality
(adj) belong to or relating to the Democratic Party
(adj) representing or appealing to or adapted for the benefit of the people at large

What motivated the Chief Pleas was not the islanders' democratic fervor, but pressure from the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg.

He explained the conduct of McChrystal "undermines the civilian control of the military that is at the core of our democratic system."
on Jul 5, 2010 By: Barack Obama Source: Allentown Morning Call
President Bush called on the Pakistani people "to honor Benazir Bhutto's memory by continuing with the democratic process for which she so bravely gave her life."
on Dec 27, 2007 By: President Bush Source: International Herald Tribune
"What I most took away from those experiences was simple admiration for the democratic process," she said. "The Supreme Court, of course, has the responsibility of ensuring that our government never oversteps its proper bounds or violates the...
on Jun 28, 2010 By: Elena Kagan Source: CBS News