Question

Should citizens or the government have more power? What rights should all citizens have? What responsibilities should all citizens undertake to make sure their government runs effectively?

Answer 1

Answer and Explanation:

1. Citizens must have more power than the government, since democracy exists so that the people have power and that all established economic and social policies are carried out to meet the needs and rights of citizens. In other words, the people must have more power because the government is submissive to the people.

2. Every citizen must have the right to life, education, religious freedom, freedom of expression, freedom to security and health, freedom of assembly and freedom of opposition to the government.

3. To ensure that the government works effectively, citizens are responsible for voting, respecting and obeying the laws, respecting the rights of all citizens, monitoring political leaders and paying taxes.