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constitution which consisted of three branches of the government and guaranteed power to
America.
The colonies in the eighteenth century were less democratic due to the evolution of slavery.
New York had the largest number of slaves due to the absence of legal code that regulated slave
trade (Markoff 17). Although the Northern states made an effort to end slavery, the invention of
the cotton gin in 1793 increased slave trade due to the increasing need for slave labor force.
Indentured servants in the colonial era signed contracts stating that they would work for specified
years in exchange for basic needs such as food and shelter. The fact that a king ruled the eighteenth-
century colonies means that there was no democracy because all the colonists were required to
swear their loyalty to the king.
A democratic government is the best because it puts the interests of the citizens on the
forefront since they have a right to choose their preferred representatives. Since democracy is
based on equality, everyone is entitled to the same social, economic and political rights, and there
is no discrimination based on religion, sex or social class (Munck 22). Democracy hinders the
monopoly of the ruling power by ensuring that all the policies and laws are fair. Democracy brings
a sense of responsibility to the elected officials, who are expected to maintain dedication towards
their duties and make sensible decisions on matters affecting the public. Citizens learn more about
policies and the law as they take part in the democratic process, such as during elections. The
media, through television and radio, plays a major role in educating the public on legal matters.
Generally, democracy moulds the public into responsible citizens by creating a conducive
environment that improves their characters, personality and good habits as they exercise their legal
duties.
