However, the people or the Ummah council question the ruler. Democracy allows all members of society to compete for the ruling position. This is regardless of his credentials or personal qualities, or religious commitment. Islam demands the candidate to be male, Muslim, adult, free, and not known of misconduct and disobedience to Allah. Democracy is not consultation.
Democracy is a method of ruling that contains major guidelines and details.
It does not emanate from Sha'ria. Thus, it is not a divine law as Shura. Also it is not one of the ruling pillars. Rather, it is merely taking an opinion which is binding in some cases and not binding in others. However, Shura is a divine rule.