Quote by Will Rogers

On account of being a democracy and run by the people, we are the only nation in the world that has to keep a government four years, no matter what it does.

On account of being a democracy and run by the people, we ar

Summary

This quote highlights the unique characteristic of a democratic nation, emphasizing that the power lies with the people. Unlike other forms of government, where leaders can be overthrown or replaced more easily, a democratic government is bound to serve a fixed term regardless of its actions. This implies that in a democracy, it is ultimately the responsibility of the citizens to hold the government accountable and bring about any desired changes through peaceful means, such as elections, as they have the power to shape the direction of the nation.

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By Will Rogers

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