The phrase "democratic tenets" refers to the principles or beliefs that uphold a democratic system. It represents ideas such as equality, freedom, fairness, and the participation of citizens in decision-making processes. Full definition
This fixation with equal constituency size upholds a vital democratic tenet of equal representation; but it also results in the confusions of the current Boundary Commission proposals. (blog.politics.ox.ac.uk)
Former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has dumped the All Progressives Congress, citing that the party lacks Democratic tenets. (nigeriapoliticsonline.com)
Speaking with newsmen in Abuja on Thursday, its National President Aruna Kadiri said moves to intimidate the commission in a lawful exercise of its constitutional mandate was unfortunate and against democratic tenets. (nigeriapoliticsonline.com)