define the term in detail

*legiminate form of government

*accountable government

*responsive government

Legitimate Government: It is a government which is elected by people by voting in elections that are held in free and fair manner. It is called legitimate governemnt because it is the people who choose their own representatives.

Accountable Government: A democratic government is accountable to the citizens. Once eleted, the governemnt is answerable to the Parliament or more precisely, to the people. The latter have the right to ask questions from the governemnt. If the governemnt does not work according to the expectations of the people, they may not elect it again. 

Responsive Government:As democratic government is elected by the people, it is people’s own government. It promotes the formation of public opinion and take care of the needs and expectation of the people.