Democracy is based on the following democratic principles :
- The sovereignty of the people: Sovereignty resides in the people and the administration is run to accordance with the wishes of the people.
- Rule of People: The administration is run by the people other directly or indirectly.
- Rulers are Elected: Rulers are elected by the people. Final decision-making power must lie with those elected by the people.
- Free and Fair Election: Democracy must be based on a free and fair election. The ruling party should have a fair chance of defeat.
- Adult Franchise: In a democracy each adult citizen must have one vote and each vote must have one value.
- Interest of People: The administration is run in the best interests of the people.
- Rule of Law: Democracy is based on rule of law. Law is supreme. No body is above the law.
- Equality: Equality is a basic principle of democracy. Everybody enjoys the right of equality and liberty.
- Fundamental Rights: In a democracy citizens enjoy fundamental rights which are protected by the Judiciary.
