Explain the following quote in 3-5 complete sentences. What do you think that it is about? Why is it important now?
First, they came for the socialists, and I did not speak out—
because I was not a socialist.
Then they came for the trade unionists, and I did not speak out—
because I was not a trade unionist.
Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out—
because I was not a Jew.
Then they came for me—
and there was no one left to speak for me.
Answer:
The authors purpose is to engage the readers
Explanation:
Representative democracy is a form of democracy where power is held by the people. It has representatives elected by the people, giving them more power and influence in government affairs. The first sentence of the preamble says "we the people.." to represent the people and their decisions.
