Question

Which idea is central to democracy in the United States?

Answer 1

The idea which is central to democracy in the United States is that people should compromise to settle differences.

The United States is a representative democracy meaning that government is elected by citizens.

Democracy was defined by Abraham Lincoln as the government of the people, by the people, for the people.

Furthermore, democracy focuses on the fact that freedom must be balanced with respect for the law.

Answer 2

I think that a central idea to democracy is that people should discuss their differences and settle any conflicts by compromise rather than by one side imposing their will or through opened (armed) conflict