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Why is the right to criticize government useful for democracy?

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Correct answer: It brings mistakes of power to light

Direct answer: A, criticism brings mistakes of those in power to light. Government decisions affect citizens, so people, journalists, opposition groups and institutions need space to question those decisions and point out failures. Public criticism can expose wrongdoing, improve policies and encourage officials to explain their actions. This is accountability: power is expected to answer to the people rather than operate without scrutiny. B is wrong because the ability to criticise is itself a protection of citizens’ rights. C is wrong because democratic criticism allows opposition and does not make it illegal. D is wrong because criticism does not automatically make elections fake; informed criticism can help voters judge governments and policies. Memory cue: criticism is a democratic check on power, not an attack on democracy itself.

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Government CriticismAccountabilityFreedom Of ExpressionThe Significance Of Rights In A DemocracyDemocratic RightsCivicsClass 9 Mcq

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