Are 'demonstrations' democratic?

Yes, they are 'presumed' democratic because they are 'organized' and designed to bring about change. Is it the right kind of change? That will have to remain a 'presumption' until the reasons for the demonstration have been 'aired' and set out. If they have already been 'set out', and they relate to the freedom and equality of the individuals at the Bottom of government, the demonstration is democratic. The words 'is democratic', 'means' the right to "peaceably assemble and petition the government for redress of grievances". The People in every type of government, regardless the type, have an inherent right to demonstrate. If Government abuses its power to govern all the People under its jurisdiction, in an equal manner, 'demonstrations' are the only way to make known the 'wishes' of the Bottom. Of course, this presupposes that the 'demonstration' began as a 'request' and that, having failed, resort to Numbers becomes a necessity. The 'strength' of the 'condition of togetherness' of the People must be respected. Government can never be more important than the People it purports to 'govern'. A demonstration is not an election; but is the only way to let the Top know what has become necessary. The only solution for the Top is to 'listen', but if its not doing that, it is creating a tension between the Top and the Bottom. "Petitioning for Redress of grievances" becomes a necessity. 'Demonstration' is a tool of democracy, but demonstrations can be used within any form of government. The People cannot be ignored, its their world. The 'strength' is with Numbers and the Numbers are at the Bottom of government. Even so-called, Power at the Top or the One, has to listen to the Bottom. The people are the Many and its their world.