What is a Democracy?

The United States is a democracy. A democracy is a form of government where people in a Country decide what leaders are elected and what rules are made. People show their views by voting. A democracy is built on a majority rule. That means that everyone should want what most of the people decide in an election. The majority must consider the wishes of the minority,but everyone must obey the laws. For the democracy to work people have to be able to speak freely,meet together openly,and communicate their ideas through newspapers,books,radios,and television