State the main features of democracy.

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The main features of democracy are:

In a democracy, the final decision-making power must rest with those elected by the people.
A democracy must be based on free and fair elections, where those currently in power have a fair chance of losing.
In a democracy, each adult citizen must have one vote and each vote must have one value.
A democratic government rules within limits set by the constitutional law and citizens’ rights.
Democracy provides a method to deal with differences and conflicts. It enhances the dignity of the citizens.

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If an average Black family earns $$$ 100 then the income of average White family is $$$ 162. A White family has twelve times more wealth than the average Black family.
In a President’s election ‘nearly 9 out of 10 individuals in families with income over $$$ 75,000 have voted. These people are the top 20% of the population in terms of their income. On the other hand only 5 people out of 10 from families with income less than $$$ 15,000 have voted. They are the bottom 20% of the population in terms of their income.
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