Why do citizens have a responsibility to participate in matters of the government ? A- it is mandatory in order to demonstrate patriotism B- it is the law for people to actively contribute to society C- it is what makes the United States unique from other nations D- it is crucial to the success of the democratic process E- it is written in the constitution by our founding father

Option D, it is crucial to the success of the democratic process, is the right answer.

Explanation:

Democracy is a kind of government in which all the decisions are taken either directly by the people (Direct Democracy) or by their elected representatives (Indirect Democracy). In this type of government, the constitution of the nation gives voting right to its citizens through which the citizens can choose their representatives. Therefore, the participation of the citizens in matters of the government is crucial to the success of the democratic process.

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