A major feature of representative democracy is free and fair elections. This means that people are allowed to vote for their preferred candidates without any form of coercion or manipulation. The outcome of the election is determined by the majority of the votes cast. Representatives are then chosen based on the election results to make decisions on behalf of the people they represent. Free and fair elections ensure that the government is accountable to the people, and that the people have a say in who represents them and how the government operates.