Is it a sign of a democratic state?

The main feature of a democratic state is freedom of speech, freedom of thought and freedom of assembly. People can express their opinion, even if it differs from the generally accepted one. Also, people can freely receive information, transmit it without any restrictions. The main feature of a democratic state is freedom of the media, which inform the population about various aspects of political life in the country. And another sign of democracy is elections, where everyone can come to power regardless of their views.