Choose a principle of democracy
that you believe is most essential to a democratic form of
government. write a paragraph explaining what this principle is
and why it is essential. include examples that support your
choice.

A principle of democracy that is most essential to democracy is voting.

These are the rights that are given to the people of a country that enables them to have the power to choose their leaders in government.

Voting rights are very essential in a democracy. Without these rights what would exist would be authoritarianism and dictatorship in government.

The people of the United States have the rights to handpick their president every 4 years through a method of voting through the ballot system.

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One of the most basic signs of democracy is citizen participation in government. Participation is the fundamental role of citizens in democracy. It is not just the right, but it is your duty. Citizen participation can take many forms, including walking to the election, voting in elections, becoming informed, debating issues, attending community or civic meetings, being members of private voluntary organizations, paying taxes, and even protesting. Participation builds a better democracy.

if im not mistaken its a. collective emotional arousal