Essay On The Role Of Democracy In America

The dictionary defines freedom as “the power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants without hindrance or restraint” and democracy as “a system of government where the power is placed into the hands of the people”. Imagine a country without freedom: every single movement you make, every phrase that leaves your lips, or even every thought that passes through your mind would have to fit through a filter that was placed there by someone else. And a country without democracy would be a stifling land of trepidation where people are left powerless and without a voice. America, thankfully, is not this way; America is the “land of opportunity” and a place of independence and promise. Here we are free of fear, we have sovereignty of speech, liberty of thought, and also the ability to play active roles in our government. The only way that America has been preserved in her current state of splendor is through the sacrifice and …show more content…
The second global war arose after the Great Depression, in a time where people were economically disadvantaged and ardently searching for financial security. In several countries this stability came in the form of tyrannical leaders who formed dictatorships. Due to the United States’ famed status as the most liberal and democratic country, they were expected to rise up and combat these oppressive powers. Even though popular opinion leaned towards neutrality and isolation, the United States was pushed violently to become involved in this global war when Americans were placed in harm’s way in the bombing of Pearl Harbor. After this occurrence, American soldiers stepped forward and took their spot among other countries who were also fighting to preserve liberties worldwide. Americans gave up their lives to fight for subjugated people who were stripped of their basic human rights, as well as their abilities to participate in representative