Why do democracies need to have elections

Why do democracies need to

have elections? 

Answer:  Elections are considered essential in our times for any representative democracy. 

1. It is only through elections people can judge the functioning of ruling party. 

2. In a democracy, representatives of the people rule. Those representative can only be chosen by an election process. 

3. To ensure people do not want a person to retain in power is by voting against him. 

4. It honours Universal Adult Franchise i.e. every citizen has right to vote. One vote and equal vote.