US History Elijah Green Flashcards
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what is a democracy
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a system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state
2
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why is a democracy important
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In some countries, freedom of political expression, freedom of speech, freedom of the press and internet democracy are considered important to ensure the voters are well informed
3
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what does a democracy do
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democracy consists of four key elements: a political system for choosing and replacing the government through free and fair elections; the active participation of the people, as citizens, in politics and civic life; protection of the human rights of all citizens
