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IRINA_888 [86]
3 years ago
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Why is an educated citizenry important for democracy?

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1 answer:
mart [117]3 years ago
8 0
With education, the common man would be able to select leaders wisely and fight back against the tyrannical instincts of those in power.
He would be able to understand, maintain, and protect his rights, so that government could not usurp authority and devolve into despotism.
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