How does a communist system of government differ from a democracy? In a communist system, power is inherited and passed down. In a democracy, power is in the hands of the people.
In a communist system, elections are never held. In a democracy, the people vote in elections to choose their leaders.
In a communist system, voters choose from a wide variety of candidates. In a democracy, choice is somewhat limited.
In a communist system, a single political party controls the government. In a democracy, the people can elect officials from different parties.