Just to make sure, this is the Civ 2 version of the Democracy game.
We are using version 2.42 of Civ 2. You can also open the files using MPG, but the game will be played in 2.42.
Check out the latest turn thread and download that saved game. See if you can open it using the version of Civ you have. if not, let us know and we can ususally get it adapted to work. If you can open it, you're all set.