1. What is democracy?

Democracy is a form of government in which the rulers are elected by the people.

2. What does the word democracy mean?

The word 'Democracy' comes from the Greek word 'Demokratic' which means 'rule by the people'.

3. What is the most prevalent form of government in the world today?

Democracy is the most prevalent form of government in the world today.

6. Why is it important to define democracy?

It is important to define democracy so that we can separate democracy from forms of government that are clearly not democratic.

7. What is a simple definition of democracy?

A simple definition of democracy is "rule by the people."

8. What kind of government is democracy?

Democracy is a form of government in which the supreme power is vested in the people and exercised directly by them or by their elected agents under a free electoral system.

10. What is the first feature of democracy?

In a democracy, the final decision-making power must rest with those elected by the people.

11. What is a necessary feature of a democracy?

A necessary feature of a democracy is free and fair electoral competition.

13. What is the basic feature of democracy?

The basic feature of democracy is free and fair elections.

15. What is the origin of the word 'democracy'?

The word 'democracy' comes from the Greek word 'Demokratic,' which means 'rule by the people.'

16. What is the rule in a non-democratic government?

In a non-democratic government, the rule is by force, by a person or by a group of persons.

17. What are citizens not allowed to do in a non-democratic government?

In a non-democratic government, citizens are not allowed to oppose the government or protest, and no criticism of government views or rulers is tolerated.