Answer: the importance of a balance of powers is essential in a democracy and it is key for the functioning of it. When this principle is violated for any reason, democracy is weakened and purposes and objectives of a nation become obscure.
Demos kratos literally means “people power.” The United States government is built on an idea of a democracy where people have power—but citizens do not actually vote on every issue. Rather, they elect people (representatives) who vote on matters for them. This is different than the direct democracy of Athens.