Question

1. In a democracy, why is it important to be able to

Answer 1

Because then you can stop them from overall sucking and freedom of speech

Answer 2

Answer:

If the government is open to public criticism, political excesses can be brought forward and used to generate outrage among the voting populace to either get them removed from office or shine the light of truth upon those performing unsavory acts, hopefully shaming them into stopping or changing.

Explanation:

Basically, stopping leaders from becoming tyrants.