Definition of democracy

In the minimal definition of democracy, rulers must be elected by the people. In exams, separate essential condition from broader feature.

In democracy, final decision-making power must rest with elected rulers. In exams, do not treat mere elections as sufficient.

Democratic elections are based on freedom and fair competition. In exams, connect quality of elections with fairness.

Without free choice and opposition, democratic meaning of elections becomes weak. In exams, write real choice as a necessary condition.

Popular sovereignty means final power rests with the people. In exams, understand it as the core spirit of democracy.

In one-sided elections, voters' free choice becomes limited. In exams, remember real competition for democracy.

Adult franchise accepts equal political status of citizens. In exams, connect equal vote value with democracy.

Voting is meaningful only when voters have free and real choices. In exams, write both voting rights and choice.

Minimal definition focuses on elected rule, but broader democracy also needs rights and accountability. In exams, write both levels separately.

In democracy, people must have real power to choose and change rulers. In exams, remember the power of change.

Power with elected representatives brings people's will into rule. In exams, connect real authority with elected rule.

If real decisions are taken by the army, elected rule is incomplete. In exams, treat real decision power as a main test.

One person one vote and equal vote value are practical forms of democratic equality. In exams, remember both terms together.

In democracy, even majority is bound by rights and law. In exams, do not treat majority as arbitrariness.

The electoral power to remove government strengthens accountability. In exams, write elections as a tool of control.

Equal opportunity makes electoral competition fair. In exams, write it as part of free and fair elections.

In a real election, voters choose from free and meaningful options. In exams, connect reality of elections with choice.

Possibility of removing government is a basis of accountability. In exams, write change of power as a necessary part of democracy.

Rights help citizens think freely and participate in elections. In exams, treat rights as support for democratic elections.

In democracy, citizens participate through opinion and monitoring along with voting. In exams, write participation in a broad sense.