Some of the major features of a democracy are:\tIt is a form of government in which the leaders are elected by the people.\tAll major decisions are made by the elected leaders who are the representatives of the people.\tFree and fair elections are held regularly.\tDemocracy is based on the principle of one person, one vote and one value.\tThere is a Rule of Law and basic fundamental rights are granted to each and every citizen of the country.\tThere is no discrimination amongst people on the basis colour, caste, gender, class or religion.