The characteristics of democratic government are-
(a) Decision making power must be with those elected by the people
(b) It must be based on free and fair election at fixed interval
(c) It must be based on universal adult franchise
(d) Govt. should rule within limits set by constitutional law and citizens’ right.
(e) Freedom of press and citizen rights

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