This document discusses democracy and its key principles such as regular elections, rule of law, and civil liberties. It outlines important historical events in the development of democratic ideals from ancient Greece to modern times. It also examines different models of democracy like the British, American and French systems. The document considers factors involved in designing a democratic system such as the relationship between the legislature and executive, different electoral systems, and the role and powers of presidents. It raises questions about whether nation-states are weakening due to globalization and whether Marx would have supported free market capitalism and global governance.