10 Quotes About Democracy-In-America

Democracy is a form of government in which the people rule and hold power over an organized system of institutions and governance. This form of government is based on principles of direct participation and representation. Democracy has been around since ancient Greek and Roman times, but was not always the way it is today. Although the United States is not a democracy, it does have many democratic characteristics Read more

These characteristics include:

1
The leaders and followers of the Harlem Renaissance were every bit as intent on using Black culture to help make the United States a more functional democracy as they were on employing Black culture to 'vindicate' Black people. Aberjhani
Democracy doesn't mean spreading terror.
2
Democracy doesn't mean spreading terror. DaShanne Stokes
Free elections don't always result in fair elections.
3
Free elections don't always result in fair elections. DaShanne Stokes
4
In a democracy, when the traffic light is red for freedoms, don’t ever stop, don’t ever wait! Refuse the red light, ignore it, break the rules and move forward! It is always legitimate to challenge fascism for every nation in the world as long as this challenge is nonviolent! Because violence means using the same vulgar, the same evil methods of fascism! Don’t behave like a dog when fighting against a dog! . Mehmet Murat Ildan
5
We must acknowledge and take responsibility for the conflicts we have helped to create, and act to create real change. That, after all, is the true hallmark of democracy--a commitment to justice, honest self-appraisal, and action--even when it means challenging ourselves and the political institutions we hold most dear. DaShanne Stokes
Our democracy should aspire to be more democratic.
6
Our democracy should aspire to be more democratic. DaShanne Stokes
Denying the popular vote is un- American and anti-democratic.
7
Denying the popular vote is un- American and anti-democratic. DaShanne Stokes
8
Congress may carry on the most wicked and pernicious of schemes under the dark veil of secrecy. The liberties of a people never were, nor ever will be, secure, when the transactions of their rulers may be concealed from them. Patrick Henry
9
If a nation is leaving democracy and choosing fascism, it means that it is taking itself from a peaceful garden to a bloody slaughter house! Mehmet Murat Ildan