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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Why is it so important in a democracy that citizens stay informed about how their government operates and what their government is doing?

OpenStudy (happykiddo):

so the government does not end up taking advantage of you and your ignorance.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Elaborating on what Kiddo said, a democracy is only relevant if the citizens are watching and critiquing their government. If the citizens of a democracy are only basing their beliefs on the news the government is addressing, it's very easy to fall under their spell, so to speak.

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