Question

How can we distinguish between a government that is a democracy and one that pretends to be?

Answer 1

the following features will help you to distinguish between a government that is democracy and one that pretends to be :-

The final decision making power rests with those who are elected by people.

A democracy must be based on a free and fair election. The ruling party must have a fair chance of losing that election.

In a democracy, each adult citizen must have one vote and each vote should have equal value.

A democratic government rules within the limits which are set by constitutional laws and citizens' rights.