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Which of these statements about the relationship between democracy and rights is more valid? Give reasons for your preference.a) Every country that is a democracy gives rights to its citizens.b) Every country that gives rights to its citizens is a democracy.c) Giving rights is good, but it is not necessary for a democracy |
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Answer» I prefer the first sentence. The reasons are – a) 1. All democratic countries ensure certain rights to its citizens. 2. Rights are reasonable claims of the people. 3. Democratic governments strive to preserve equal ground for all. b) 1. During the early days of modern history, all despotic governments granted certain rights to the people. That was done under great pressure. 2. Therefore every country that gives rights to its citizens is not a democratic. c) The rights are so important that they are also expressed by many democratic countries and codified by the UNO and find first place in the universal declaration of human rights. Hence it is necessary for democracy to give rights. |
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