Civics
The significance of rights in a democracy
Practice questions
Why is the significance of rights in democracy not limited only to freedom?If the government suppresses a small group's voice in the name of majority, what role do rights play?Why can an elected government drift away from democratic values without rights?How does the presence of rights stop democracy from becoming only majority rule?When citizens criticize a government policy, which significance of rights is shown?What is the most appropriate reason to connect rights with accountability in democracy?If a law reduces citizens' equality, how does the significance of rights appear?Why does protection of rights make the judiciary important in democracy?How is the significance of rights connected with social equality?In which situation do rights prove to be the most necessary protective wall for democracy?Which statement correctly explains the relation between rights and duties?The real significance of rights in democracy becomes clearer when citizens can do what?Why are rights called a means of control over democratic government?If citizens do not know their rights, what can be the effect on democracy?In which example is the significance of rights most clearly visible?Why do rights give legitimate space to dissent in democracy?Which effect of rights distinguishes citizens from subjects?If a majority takes a popular decision that hurts a person's dignity, what do rights indicate?How can the significance of rights be connected with transparency in governance?Why can rights be considered a minimum moral limit in a democratic society?