Democracy is a system of government based on the principle that power belongs to the people. It is characterised by:

• Equal Representation: Every citizen has an equal opportunity to influence decisions through representatives.

• Credible Elections: Periodic, free and fair elections allow the public to choose their leaders.

• Sanctity of the Ballot Box: This refers to the protection of the voting process (such as the use of a secret ballot) to ensure the results accurately reflect the will of the people.