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Question
'Democratic governments are transparent and legitimate.' Justify the statement.
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Solution
- Democracy ensures that decision making will be based on norms and procedures.
- The citizen has the right and means to examine the process of decision making, which is known as transparency.
- A democratic government develops mechanisms for citizens to hold the government accountable and mechanisms for citizens to take part in decision making whenever they think fit.
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