In which way does a dictatorship differ from a democracy?

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In a dictatorship, the power is held by one person and political party.
In a dictatorship, the power is held by one person and political party.

Leaders in a dictatorship are always democratically elected.
Leaders in a dictatorship are always democratically elected.

Dictatorships have short-term limits on their rule.
Dictatorships have short-term limits on their rule.

A democracy exists if the people can vote, regardless if the ballot contains only one candidate or party.

A dictatorship differs from a democracy in that in a dictatorship, the power is concentrated in the hands of one leader or one political party, without the input or control of the citizens. In a democracy, the people have the power to elect their leaders, and there are checks and balances in place to ensure that power is not abused.