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Explain any three essential features of democracy.

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The three essential features of democracy can be listed as follows
(i) Democracy is a form of government in which rulers are elected by the people on the principle of one person, one vote.
(ii) Democracy must be based on free and fair elections, where those who are currently in power have a fair chance of losing. Voters should have a choice of candidates.
(iii)In a democracy, the final decision-making power must rest with those elected by the people.

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