• Democracy aims to protect equality, freedom and the well-being of all. However, it faces several hurdles that can prevent it from achieving these ideals.
• Some major challenges include corruption, large gaps between the rich and the poor, and situations where a small number of powerful people influence important decisions.
• Democracy can also be weakened when information is controlled or manipulated, or when the independence of the judiciary is reduced.

To overcome these challenges, citizens must remain alert and aware of how the government works. People need to participate actively and question unfair practices so that democratic values remain strong and are upheld in everyday life.