1) Democracy refers to a system where people elect their government representatives, have freedom of speech, and no single party dominates. Dictatorship is rule by one person or party without people's consent.
2) Advantages of democracy cited include civil liberties, economic growth, stability, and rule of law. Disadvantages include electing poor leaders and meaningless elections.
3) The document concludes democracy best enables a country to develop by decentralizing power and respecting institutions, media, and judicial systems.