What you think is important in a democracy

Question

i have been set a homework task to write a paragraph on what people believe is important in a democracy and why. would some people please suggest things to me that i can include? thank you!

Answer 1

All of the answers above mine amaze me. They all imply the US is a Democracy when in fact the US has a Republic form of government. In a democracy majority rules; however, in a republic supreme power resides in a body of citizens entitled to vote and is exercised by elected officers and representatives(Congress and the President)

Answer 2

I think the best thing in a democracy is a good president. If we could just get a prez who understands the needs of ordinary, non-powerful citizens, then everything would be better. That's why im votin for OBAMA!! i really dislike the republicans so hey!

Answer 3

An educated and informed electorate is vital.  Otherwise you have people voting for a president because he is good looking and charismatic or because of his race rather than his stance on important issues.

Answer 4

the primary responsibility of a democractic government is to keep the people SAFE

Answer 5

is your homework task on democracy as a form of government or is it with the mistaken notion that the US is a democracy?

the US is a constitutional republic, which is an entirely different form.

Answer 6

Safety

Health

Freedom

NO CORRUPTION !!!

Answer 7

the single most important factor in democracy is the active participation of each individual....not just on election day, but every day of the year...

...whining does not count...

Answer 8

term limits

Answer 9

1.  A representative government - A democracy is not just a leader elected by a majority of people, it is a government body that represents the people.

2.  Term limits

3.  Accountability to "the people"

4.  The right to vote

5.  A central purpose - National Security

6.  Freedom of Religion

7.  Legislated morality

Answer 10

I believe whats important is that everyone speaks up, and is given the opportunity to be heard, all ages, not just people who are able to vote.  People who cant vote are effected too.

Answer 11

freedom