Definition of democracy

A fear-free environment and information help voters form free opinions. In exams, write informed voters as a need of democracy.

Pre-decided candidates weaken real electoral competition. In exams, write real choice as a test of democracy.

In democracy, majority also respects rights and law. In exams, do not write majority as arbitrariness.

In democracy, a citizen plays an active role in choosing and controlling rule. In exams, write citizen as an active participant.

Fear and misinformation weaken voters' free consent. In exams, write that consent must be free and informed.

Periodic elections regularly test public consent and government accountability. In exams, write the importance of elections from time to time.

In real representation, representatives remain connected with people's choice and interests. In exams, write the link between representation and accountability.

In democracy, every vote should have equal value. In exams, write both right to vote and equal vote value.

Free opposition gives people choices and monitors power. In exams, connect opposition with democratic competition.

Secret ballot protects voters' free choice. In exams, write it as a tool of fear-free voting.

Institutional democracy has systems like elections representatives and accountability. In exams, do not treat the institutional side as only a feeling.

In democracy, participation continues after elections through questions and monitoring. In exams, write continuous participation.

In democracy, legitimate power is based on free public consent. In exams, remember the difference between consent and force.

High turnout has democratic meaning only when voters are free and informed. In exams, write freedom along with numbers.

Along with democratic spirit, strong institutions are necessary. In exams, understand the difference between spirit and institution.

A government that gets authority from people should work for public welfare. In exams, write public welfare as a democratic responsibility.

Transparent vote counting increases credibility of election results. In exams, write transparency as part of fair elections.

Power received from people demands accountability to people. In exams, write responsibility along with authority.

In democracy, people have real power to choose and change rulers. In exams, write this as the basis of difference from dictatorship.

To understand democracy in a balanced way, elections equal vote choice and accountability should be seen together. In exams, remember these elements jointly.