Examine any three features on the …

The following are the features on basis of which a country can claim to practice Democratic Politics:
a. Presence of Fundamental rights- They serve the foundation of any democratic rule. Freedom to exercise choice, freedom of speech and expression, freedom to dissent serves as the real test for a democracy.Freedom to media which also plays an important role in a democracy in making an informed vigilant citizenry and also in keeping an eye on the government.
b. Periodic elections- Elections must take place regularly so as to bring about peaceful transition from one government to another. It is also important to have an independent body to conduct free and fair elections. Choices must be given to people in terms of political parties, there must at least two or more parties  to choose from.
c. Rule of Law- A democracy has to be based on a system of rules and not according to whims and fancies of a ruler.
d. Independent Judiciary- It is imperative to have independent judicial system which serves as the guardian of our fundamental rights.