Demokratia is a direct democracy, as opposed to the modern representative democracy. It was used in ancient Greece, most notably Athens, and began its use around 500 BC. In a participant government, citizens who wish to have a say in government can participate in it. In some languages, including Finnish, Demokratia is a word simply meaning democracy. Quoted from MODERN AMERICA AND THE RELIGION OF DEMOCRACY (Internet archive) by Loren J Samons II: In classical Athens, religion suffused every as… (More on Demokratia)