It is important because if we did not have democratic elections, then we would end up like a communist country where there is one kind of authority and that could corrupt the government (which most do, i.e. Hitler, Stalin, Mussolini)
Answer:
Freedom
Explanation:
It means that as long as im stating something reasonable then i dont have to fear that the government is going to punish me for it. Obviously this means dont be racist, or try to make a statement that promotes crimes.
