In the countries that we call democracy, all the people do not rule then how may it be called democracy?

In the countries that we call democracy, all the people do not rule then how may it be called democracy? 

Ans.

A majority is allowed to take decisions on behalf of all the people. Even the majority does not rule directly. The majority of people rule through their elected representatives. This become necessary because:

(i) Modern democracies involve such a large number of people that it is physically impossible for them to sit together and take a collective decision.

(ii) Even if they could, the citizen does not have the time, the desire or the skills to take part in all the decisions.