What are some characteristics of democracy?

Answer 1

Democracy is a political system in which the will of the majority of the governed becomes the law. It's where the people are the supreme power, the only lobby that matters to every legislator. So, the characteristics of democracy can only be imagined, since there has never been a democracy on Earth, yet. A real democracy would first systematically uncorrupt itself. Then it would create laws that promote peace, justice and prosperity, because this is what the vast majority of all populations desire and would vote for without hessitation. Mankind only recently got the technology to define the true will of a population or even all of humanity. So, you can expect to see an emerging effort start real democracy very soon. When it happens, support it and become involved for your children's children's sake. One definite aspect of democracy will be Prosperity for posterity!