The common people were often treated like children by their rulers in ancient times. This began to change in Europe with Martin Luther.

Authoritarian regimes love the word "democracy." This doesn't mean they actually are democracies, however.

Citizens must understand their roles and act to fulfill them if democracy is to succeed.

Courts must be free from political manipulation and control in order that laws be applied equally to everyone.

From where does law derive its authority? We learn the answer on today's podcast.

All democracies today are representative, but they often contain elements of direct democracy.