Explain the 'foundational challenge’faced by democracies

Explain the 'foundational challenge’faced by democracies.
Or
What are the challenges faced by countries making transition to democracy under foundational ’ challenge? Explain.

The ‘foundational challenge’ is applied to the non-democratic countries of the world.
It implies
(i) making transition to democracy.
(ii) non-democratic regime to democratic regime.
(iii)control of government from military to the elected leaders.
(iv)establishing a sovereign and functional state.