How does democracy works? I kind of find it funny...

Democracy is a system of government where the people have the power to choose their leaders and make important decisions. In a democracy, the people's voice and vote matter the most.

Credit: Photo by Suzy Hazelwood from Pexels

Imagine your classroom had to decide on a class pet. In a democracy, every student would get to vote on what kind of pet they want – like a hamster, fish, or Guinea pig. The choice that gets the most votes from the students would win, and that's the pet the class would get.

Similarly, in a democratic country, all adults who are citizens get to vote for their leaders and representatives during elections. The person or party that gets the most votes wins and gets to form the government.

The leaders and government then make decisions on behalf of the people, like building new schools, hospitals, or parks. But the people can vote them out in the next election if they're not happy with their performance.

Democracy also means that everyone has basic rights and freedoms, like the freedom of speech, religion, and the press. People can freely express their opinions, protest peacefully if they disagree with something, and the media can report on things freely.

One key part of democracy is having fair and regular elections where everyone's vote counts equally. There are rules and processes in place to make sure the elections are free and fair.

So, in summary, democracy gives the people the power to choose their leaders, have a say in important decisions, and enjoy basic rights and freedoms. It's a system that values the voice and participation of all citizens.