1 Probably the most important pleading in a civil case, since by setting out the plaintiff's version of the facts and specifying the damages, it frames the issues of the case. 2  It includes various counts-that is, distinct statements of the plaintiffâs cause of action-highlighting the factual and legal basis of the suit.
Freebase(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: Demokratia is a direct democracy, as opposed to the modern representative democracy. It was used in ancient Greece, most notably Athens, and began its use around 500 BCE. In a participant government, citizens who wish to have a say in government can participate in it. Demokratia excluded women, foreigners, and slaves.
Government and Politics. Greece (ÎµÎ»Î»Î¬Î´Î±, Hellada or Hellas), officially the Hellenic Republic (ÎµÎ»Î»Î·Î½Î¹ÎºÎ® Î´Î·Î¼Î¿ÎºÏÎ±ÏÎ¯Î±, Elliniki Dimokratia) is a Parliamentary Republic. The President, elected by Parliament every five years, is Head of State. The Prime Minister is Head of Government. The Ministerial Council, consisting of the Prime Minister, Ministers, Deputy Ministers and Ministers without portfolio, is the collective decision-making body that constitutes the Government of Greece.