<human>:  Explain how democracy works.
<bot>: Democracy is a system of government that is based on the principle of citizens having the right to freely choose their leaders. In a democracy, the people are represented in the form of elected officials who act on their behalf and make decisions. The decisions are made by majority rule, meaning that the majority opinion of the people is taken into consideration. Elections are held to select representatives to make decisions on behalf of the people. This representative is given the power to make laws, and the duty to ensure that they are enforced. The laws should be in line with the values and beliefs of the people, and should always have the people’s best interests at heart. A democracy also serves to ensure that citizens are able to voice their opinions, as well as hold the government accountable for its actions. Ultimately, the goal of democracy is to ensure that every citizen has a say in the decision-making processes of their government.