However, this democracy is not automatic; it requires the agency of the people to constantly be re-enlightened through exercising freedoms that provide them with information and promotion of administrative justice rights.
We have a functioning democracy that provides for a multiparty system, transparency and guarantees public participation and a free effective media.
This democracy holds the governing party accountable by playing a protective role as it allows the public to influence the decision of the ruling party based on information provided by a free media and critical opposition parties. However, this democracy is not automatic; it requires the agency of the people to constantly be re-enlightened through exercising freedoms that provide them with information and promotion of administrative justice rights . People should take the responsibility to be involved.Would you like to comment on this article or view other readers' comments? Register or sign in now.
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