Question 3 — Are elections the soul of democracy? - Questions at the end of the chapter - Chapter 7 - Elections

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Elections are the soul of a democracy. Do you agree? Why or why not?

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Yes, I agree, for these reasons.

  • Elections are the only way citizens choose who will govern them.
  • They give every citizen an equal voice, as each vote carries equal weight.
  • They keep representatives accountable, because they must face the voters again.
  • They give the government legitimacy, that is, the moral right to govern.
  • They allow power to change hands peacefully, without force.
  • But elections alone are not enough.
  • They must also be free and fair, or the result does not reflect the people's will.
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