Definition of bill of lading (B/L): A document issued by a carrier, or its agent, to the shipper as a contract of carriage of goods. It is also a receipt for cargo accepted for transportation, and must be presented for taking delivery ...
But we are a representative democracy, which is a form of democracy. And the same two meanings of âdemocracyâ (sometimes direct democracy, sometimes popular self-government more generally) existed at the founding of the republic as well.
Our country is a democracy. That means it is run by the people for the people. Citizens in our democracy have rights. For example, we have the right to speak freely, to practice our religion, to vote, and so on. Citizens in a democracy also have responsibilities. One of these responsibilities is to choose our leaders.