This document discusses key aspects of political and social democracy. It defines political democracy as a system where political power is fairly shared among citizens who can vote and elect representatives. It also discusses political institutions that create and enforce laws, as well as democratic interventions that aim to promote democratic ideals. The document then covers social democracy and its emphasis on achieving societal needs through gradual transition of capitalist and socialist practices. It lists some democratic practices like freedom of speech and minority rights, as well as potential ill effects of undemocratic systems like poverty, gender biases, and political marginalization.