How does democracy persist and endure? What changes to the system must be made? What components must stay the same?

What is essential for a democracy to exist?
Gather your own understanding of democracy and summarize how to sustain democracy.
How does democracy persist and endure? What changes to the system must be made? What components must stay the same?
Discuss the importance of civic knowledge and engagement in our system of government. Why are citizens important?
Looking forward, what happens to democracy in the United States and worldwide?