Definition of democracy

People's supremacy means that legitimate power of rule comes from the people. In exams, write people as the source of power.

In democracy, elections must be free and fair. For exams, write free elections, not just elections.

Representatives make decisions on behalf of the people. In exams, treat representative rule as the practical form of democracy.

In democracy, government is legitimate through people's approval. For exams, remember legitimacy and public approval together.

One person one vote shows equal political status of citizens. In exams, connect it with political equality.

The direct answer is option B: the condition of elected rule is not fulfilled. A basic condition of democracy is that the people must be able to choose their rulers, directly or through genuine representatives. Here the ruler is not elected by the people, so the essential link between citizens and government is missing. Option A, tax collection, is not the defining condition; both democratic and non-democratic states may collect taxes. Option B is correct because it names the missing democratic requirement. Option C, an administrative office, is only an organisational matter and does not prove democracy. Option D, a permanent border, concerns territory, not the method of choosing rulers. Exam cue: whenever the question says “not elected by the people,” select elected or representative government.

In democracy, rights and accountability are important along with elections. In exams, understand democracy as a broader system.

People elect the government, so the government answers to them. In exams, write the link between election and accountability.

Equal value of vote means every citizen's political voice is equal. In exams, write equal vote as a sign of democracy.

Through regular elections, people can peacefully change the government. In exams, connect peaceful change of power with elections.

In democracy the ruler is elected, while in monarchy office may come by heredity. In exams, write method of selection as the main difference.

Public opinion influences the direction of democratic rule. In exams, write public opinion as a form of people's will.

In democracy, people rule through elected representatives. In exams, write both people and representatives.

In a fair election, all candidates should get equal opportunity. In exams, write equal opportunity as a condition of democratic elections.

Citizens participate through opinions and questions along with voting. In exams, write participation in a broader sense.

People's influence strengthens accountable government. In exams, connect accountability with people's control.

In free elections, voters vote without fear and pressure. In exams, write free voting as an essential condition.

Freely electing representatives is the basic spirit of democracy. In exams, remember adult franchise and elections.

Regular elections give people a chance to judge the government's work. In exams, write elections as a tool of accountability.

Opposition gives people choices and monitors power. In exams, connect choice and monitoring with democracy.

In democracy, majority must go with respect for rights and law. In exams, do not understand majority as arbitrariness.

Equal voting rights strengthen political equality. In exams, write voting rights and equality together.

In democracy, transfer of power should happen through electoral process. In exams, write peaceful and legitimate change.

Civil liberty helps people form free opinions and electoral decisions. In exams, connect liberty with democratic participation.

Representatives should remain accountable to the people. In exams, understand the relation between representatives and accountability.