Question 2 — How would democracy be affected if - Questions at the end of the chapter - Chapter 6 - Democracy

• Democracy would weaken, because it depends on citizens as much as on institutions.
• The Rule of Law would break down, because "no one is above the law" means nothing if no one follows it.
• Public property would be damaged, so money meant for schools and hospitals would go into repairs.
• Misinformation would spread unchecked, and people would vote on false information.
• Indifference would leave decisions to a few, and the government would stop representing the people.

Example

• If people stop following traffic rules, roads become unsafe for everyone, including those who do follow them.
• One person's carelessness takes away another person's safety.

Conclusion

• Rights and duties go together.
• The Constitution guarantees rights and expects citizens to use them responsibly.