How does democracy expand and for whom?

Democracy is a form of government in which the people have the authority to choose their governing legislation. Who people are and how authority is shared among them are core issues for democratic theory, development and constitution. Cornerstones include freedom of assembly and speech, inclusiveness and equality, membership, consent, voting, right to life and minority rights.

protected civil liberties and outlawed slavery in the new territories.

(d). gave voting rights to free african americans and white women.