<human>:  What is the difference between a democracy and a dictatorship?
<bot>: The main difference between a democracy and a dictatorship is the way power and governance is organized. In a democracy, citizens have the right to vote on laws and policies, and their voices are heard in the decision-making process. In a dictatorship, the ruler has complete power and makes all decisions without any input from the people. In a democracy, there is a system of checks and balances between the different branches of government, while in a dictatorship, the ruler has absolute control.