electocracy

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electocracy

Etymology

From elect +‎ -ocracy. This etymology is incomplete. You can help Wiktionary by elaborating on the origins of this term. coined by someone, presumably

Noun

electocracy (plural electocracies)

(government) A political system in which people can elect their government but cannot participate directly in governmental decision making.

Translations

French: électocratie f