Why Do Some Democracies Fail While Others Thrive?

Imagine democracy is like a game everyone plays. For it to work, we need good rules and people who actually follow them. Sometimes the game gets messy because players argue too much or stop believing in the rules. But as long as most people keep playing fair and trust that the referees are honest, the game goes on! If trust breaks down completely, one player might take over and call all the shots themselves. It is like a group project where everyone either helps or complains about who is doing what.