Desktop computer. A desktop computer is a personal computer that fits on or under a desk. They usually consist of a monitor, keyboard, mouse and either a horizontal or vertical (tower) form factor. Unlike a laptop, which is portable, a desktop computer is meant to stay at one location. Desktop computer overview Below is a picture of a computer with each of the main components that help make up a computer. In the picture, you can see the Desktop computer, Flat-panel display, Speakers, Keyboard, and Mouse.
Democracy is one of our modern societyâs buzzwords and we all nowadays accept it as a given that stable communities should be free and democratic. Democracy to us is a positive concept but in our history it is only in the last hundred and fifty years or so that Britain has embraced the idea of democracy. Previous to this it was regarded, particularly by our rulers as being neither more nor less than rule by a howling mob.
A democracy is a government run by the people. Each citizen has a say (or vote) in how the government is run. This is different from a monarchy or dictatorship where one person (the king or dictator) has all the power. There are two main types of democracies: direct and representative. Direct - A direct democracy is one in which every citizen votes on all important decisions. One of the first direct democracies was in Athens, Greece. All of the citizens would gather to vote in the main square on major issues.