First, the concept has different meanings.
1, democracy is an idea, in short, "the people are the masters of the country".
2, * * * and is a political concept, in short, "* * * and rule the country".
Second, the concept points to different.
1. Democracy emphasizes that "the minority is subordinate to the majority" and safeguards the basic interests of the overwhelming majority, and sometimes the problem of "tyranny of the majority" occurs;
2, * * * and emphasize the "separation of powers" and checks and balances, while safeguarding the interests of the majority, pay attention to protecting the interests of individuals and special groups, and sometimes there will be problems in safeguarding privileged groups (such as electoral politics in the West).
Third, the scope of the concept is different.
1, democracy is contained in * * *, that is to say, * * * and the system contain the idea of democracy.
2. The realization of democratic politics also needs the guarantee of * * * and system. This is the internal relationship between the two. In the field of modern politics, "democracy" and "* * * and" are indispensable.
Extended data:
Democracy originated in Athens, ancient Greece, and its "citizens' assembly" is the original form of modern western democracy. The first thing an adult does when he gets up every morning is to draw lots in the Great Hall to decide a meeting of 500 people. The core of democracy is to emphasize the ownership of power and the minority is subordinate to the majority.
* * * Moreover, it originated in ancient Rome. The supreme power of the huge Roman Republic is often enjoyed by two consuls with equal power. These two consuls not only contain each other, but also have limited power and short term. * * * The core of peace is to emphasize the balance of power. On the basis that the minority is subordinate to the majority, the majority should protect the minority.
References:
Democracy-Baidu Encyclopedia
* * * and-Baidu Encyclopedia