regular
free
and
fair
elections
one
way
citizens
of
the country
express
their
will
is
by
electing
officials
to
represent
them
in
government.
democracy
insists
that
these
elected
officials
are
chosen
and
peacefully
removed
from
office
in
a free
and
fair
manner.
intimidation,
corruption
and
threats
to
citizens
during
or
before
an
election
are
against
the
principles
of
democracy,
in
a democracy,
elections
are
held
regularly
every
so
many
years.
participation
in
elections
should
not
be
based
on
a citizen's wealth.
for
free
and
fair
elections
to
occur,
most
adult
citizens
should
have
the right
to
stand
for
government
office.
additionally,
obstacles
should
not
exist
which
make
it
difficult
for
people
to
vote.