Definition of democracy

People express consent through voting and elections. In exams, write elections as the democratic medium of consent.

Rule elected by the people separates democracy from authoritarian rule. In exams, write people's choice as the main difference.

Free choice makes elections show the real will of people. In exams, connect free choice with fair elections.

Rule for the people means that government works for public welfare. In exams, connect public welfare with democracy.

Regular elections keep the government accountable to the people. For exams, remember elections as a tool of accountability.

An informed citizen can make better electoral decisions. In exams, connect information and awareness with democracy.

A representative government is democratic when representatives are elected by people in free elections. In exams, write both representatives and elections as necessary.

Elections and public opinion keep power controlled by the people. In exams, treat them as tools of democratic control.

Rules and constitution prevent arbitrary rule by rulers. In exams, write democracy as rule based on law.

Elections are the formal way to know people's will. In exams, write the relation between elections and public will.

Criticism strengthens citizen participation and accountability. In exams, connect criticism with democratic rights.

In a democracy, citizens elect their representatives. The party or coalition supported by more than half the members of the elected legislature gets the right to form the government. Therefore, option A is correct. Option B relates to monarchy and option C to military rule, while option D goes against a democratic mandate. Exam tip: associate a majority government with support in an elected legislature.

Equal voting right shows equal status of citizens. In exams, write equal vote as an example of democratic equality.

Limited power protects citizens' rights and law. In exams, write democracy as opposite of arbitrary rule.

Representatives get trust through people's electoral support. In exams, connect public trust with elections.

Government gets authority from people, so it should work for public welfare. In exams, write public welfare as a democratic responsibility.

Freedom to become a candidate is part of equal electoral opportunity. In exams, connect it with fair elections.

The power to remove government makes rulers accountable to people. In exams, write it as democracy's controlling power.

The direct answer is A: it strengthens political equality and justice. Equality before law is necessary because democracy treats citizens as equal members of the political community. Reason step by step: the same law applies to powerful and ordinary people, public authorities cannot give unfair privileges merely because of status, citizens receive equal legal protection, and trust in democratic institutions increases. Option A is correct because equal application of law supports both political equality and justice. Option B is wrong because equal law challenges favoritism and hereditary privilege; it does not increase dynastic rule. Option C is wrong because equality before law does not remove voting rights; democratic law protects the equal right to vote, subject to lawful general rules. Option D is wrong because fair legal protection gives citizens security and dignity rather than weakening them. Equality does not mean every person has identical circumstances or identical outcomes; it means no unjust discrimination before the law. Memory cue: democracy requires “one law, equal protection, no special privilege.”

Popular sovereignty means final power rests with the people. In exams, connect it with people's supremacy.

Without real choice, elections can lose democratic meaning. In exams, write real electoral choice as necessary.

A fair voter list ensures participation of all eligible citizens. In exams, write it as part of free and fair elections.

A government elected by and accountable to people is people's government in the democratic sense. In exams, write both elected and accountable.

In democracy, people's participation and free elections are both necessary. In exams, include both elements while writing the definition.

Regular elections repeatedly check people's consent and keep the government accountable. In exams, connect regular elections with public approval and accountability.