The most useful indicator of degree of democracy reached by a particular society is whether it has a

Question

a) civilian government
b) formal method whereby people can effect changes in government policy
c) system of government checks and balances
d) system of liberal and humane courts
e) two-house legislature

Answer 1

A democracy is a government of and by and for the people. Which answer do you think best defines a democracy?

Answer 2

The key here is the definition of democracy:

http://www.answers.com/democracy

Which answer involves definition #1 above?