The media plays an important role in a democracy by providing information to the public, holding the government accountable, and promoting civic engagement.
What is democracy?
Democracy is a type of government where the electorate or the people themselves decide on legislation and its implementation. In a democratic country, the population has generally increased over time. However, who is regarded as "the people" and how power is distributed among or delegated by people has changed over time as well as at different rates in different countries. Freedom of assembly, affiliation, property rights, freedom of speech, inclusivity and equality, citizenship, consent of a governed, voting rights, freedom from unjustified governmental deprivation of a right to life and liberty and minority rights are among the foundational principles of democracy. Democracy has undergone significant change over time.
The media can help to ensure that citizens are informed about what is happening in their government and community, and can help to hold elected officials accountable for their actions. The media can also help to promote civic engagement by providing a forum for public discussion and debate.
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