How does democracy differ from a monarchy or a dictatorship?

Answer: democracy is where you elect the officials, like the president or governor. monarchies have hereditary rulers, such as the king or queen. dictatorship is being ruled by force, and is given no choice by the people.

In a democracy, the people rather than the government have the supreme power.

Explanation:

Democracy: the power of those in authority is limited because the people retain the supreme power.

Dictatorship: a ruler or small group with absolute power over the people holds power, often through force.

Monarchy: a government in which authority over the people is retained through a trade of allegiance.