Why the protection of the rights are important to function democracy?

1.	Why the protection of the rights are important to function democracy?
Answer» <p>The rule of law and the protection of human rights are necessary for a democracy to function/ to exist in reality.</p><p>This is because in a democracy the people (“citizens”) are the sovereign and hence govern themselves. For this democratic governance, the citizens must agree in democratic processes on the rules and law.</p><p>However, if for example rules of simple majority apply, there is the danger of a “tyranny of the majority” violating the needs of some people over others /minorities. </p><p>Human Rights</p><p>This is the point in democracy human rights and civil rights come into play. According to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, all human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights (see source).</p><p>Countries that have adopted the Universal Declaration and claim to be a democracy, hence must guarantee and recognise these inalienable human rights.</p><p>Civil rights</p><p>Moreover, civil rights are necessary to carry out the process of democratic decision-making. Only when there are rights such as freedom of speech, press and assembly, the right to privacy and equal voting rights, people can participate as active citizens in negotiating new rules and legislation to come into force.</p> <p>Can you answer in the short way.</p>

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