We asked Steve Sokol, What is democracy?
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In a democracy, citizens elect their leaders in open and transparent elections, and hold leaders accountable for their policies as well as their conduct in office. Ideally, leaders are willing to build consensus and reach compromise to develop policies that benefit the common good.
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Steve Sokol is the president of the American Council on Germany (ACG). ACG is an independent, nonpartisan nonprofit organization that was founded in 1952 to strengthen German-American relations.