# Voting and democracy

Democracy began in forms such as Athenian assemblies and many village councils around the world. Modern versions use elections and courts, and each design trades something away: speed, fairness, protection for minorities.

Connects to:
- [outside built in](https://mapideas.org/i/p_out)
- [Can power check itself?](https://mapideas.org/i/q_x_check_power)

Sources:
- [Wikipedia: Democracy](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Democracy)

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