Democracy Law and Legal Definition
Democracy is a political system where the legitimacy of exercising power stems from consent of people. A constitutional government exists in a democracy and power of the leader is checked and restrained. A democracy is characterized by free elections that provide a procedural framework for delegation of power by the people. The ruling majority respects and guarantees rights of minorities. In a democratic polity, right to freedom of speech, press, association, movement and religion are guaranteed.
