A Tale of Two Governments

A govemment makes a decision and a million people walk through the capital to protest about it. The decision is implemented. Years later public pressure forces an enquiry - to be held in secret and not to apportion any blame but to see if we can learn any lessons.
A government makes an announcement of the election result and a million people walk through the capital to protest about it. 2 days later the "Guardian Council" says that it is prepared to recount votes in contested areas.
Which country has a democratic government?
Simplistic - yes. Not the whole story - I agree. But I do wonder, increasingly often, about where the Mother of Parliaments has ended up. Certainly not sitting at the head of the table nor even at the fireside offering wise counsel to her offspring.