The elements of democracy make it mandatory for people to participate in governance.The participation of people needs to be done through voting in elections. This is how the true spirit of democracy is kept alive. The elements of democracy in India gave the right to its citizens to vote after every five years to keep the government in check.When the elected government comes into power, they take decisions on behalf of the people. It is believed that the elected representatives keep in mind the interest and ideas of the people while executing the policies during their fixed tenure.