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What is the most plausible moral justification of democratic government? A democratic government is one whose actions reflect the will of the people. Popular consent in democratic systems is secured through representation; where a small group of people takes political decisions on behalf of all the citizens that live in a particular country. In order to make these decisions and exercise power in a democracy, those subject to it must popularly accept the government; it must have legitimacy, which gives the government the right to make decisions on the public's behalf that the public must accept. Democratic governments can also be held accountable for their actions to the electorate. While governments can make decisions in office, the electorate can remove them from office in an election if they are unhappy with the actions of the government. Most liberal democracies are representative democracies, which require elections to allow the public to choose...

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