- Government
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- Nov 07, 2020
Democracy Quotes
On civic duty, accountability, and defending democratic ideals.
These quotes treat democracy as something requiring active maintenance, from elections as the basic tool for keeping leaders answerable to broader concern about democratic accountability eroding over time. Explore Democratic quotes for related ideas.
- Last Updated on May 30, 2021
- Law
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- Nov 07, 2020
The rule of law, and the idea that it applies to everyone regardless of what office that person might hold, is the chief ingredient in our democracy.
- Never
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- Nov 07, 2020
We must never stop fighting for a vision of American democracy in which we strive for and encourage the highest levels of voter turnout and participation.
- Perspective
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- Nov 07, 2020
I think I bring a perspective that local communities are what make this country great, and they are the laboratories of democracy.
- Ensure
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- Nov 07, 2020
Whether people care enough about local news to pay for it is, sadly, an entirely different question than whether our democracy requires a strong watchdog function at the local level to ensure safeguards against abuse, chicanery, and outright dishonesty.
- Need
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- Nov 07, 2020
We need to restore democracy and sovereignty in Europe.
- People
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- Nov 07, 2020
I'm fed up with democracy. In a democracy, people vote for the mayors. I wanted to build a city where I will choose the citizens.
- Good
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- Nov 07, 2020
Democracy, good governance and modernity cannot be imported or imposed from outside a country.
- Good
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- Nov 07, 2020
Democracy is a good client.
- Nothing
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- Nov 07, 2020
A marvel that has nothing to offer, democracy is at once a nation's paradise and its tomb.
- Now
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- Nov 07, 2020
I'm a huge fan of the program 'Democracy Now,' which is hosted by Amy Goodman, and I subscribe to the podcast.
- Firm Believer
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- Nov 07, 2020
I'm a firm believer that if we could restore real parliamentary democracy, the best way to do that would be to get rid of political parties.
- Canada
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- Nov 07, 2020
I really think a minority Parliament delivers better democracy in Canada when parties are prepared to cooperate.
- Problem
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- Nov 07, 2020
The problem is there is no such thing as a viable democracy made up of experts, zealots, politicians and spectators.
- Better
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- Nov 07, 2020
The values and voices of democracy are silent. Either we have lost touch with those values or, no better, believe they need not or cannot be taught.
- Limits
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- Nov 07, 2020