Making Democracy Work

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by Allison Crossman1 view·Updated May 10, 2022
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  1. As schmitter and Carl further pointed out,
  2. a representative democracy holds rulers accountable,
  3. and this was essential in the foundation of the United States.
  4. As our founding fathers wanted to create a
  5. system of checks and balances within the government.
  6. They wanted an option for the citizens to be able to have free and fair elections
  7. to ensure that the representation within the government
  8. was indicative of the will of the people.
  9. So as we look at why democracy is the best form of government,
  10. it's essential to remember that it really is the will of the people
  11. that is always at the forefront of a democracy,
  12. though there are varying types of democracy all across the world.
  13. The foundation of that is within the power of the people.
  14. Yes.