Why do we need rights in a democracy?

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Rights are necessary for the very sustenance of a democracy.
In a democracy, every citizen has to have the right to vote and the right to be elected to the government.
For democratic elections, it is necessary that citizens should have the right to express their opinion, form political parties and take part in political activities.
Rights protect the minorities from the oppression of the majority.
Rights are a guarantee which can be used when things go wrong. Things may go wrong when some citizens may wish to take away the rights of others.

So, rights perform a very special role in democracy.

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If an average Black family earns $$$ 100 then the income of average White family is $$$ 162. A White family has twelve times more wealth than the average Black family.
In a President’s election ‘nearly 9 out of 10 individuals in families with income over $$$ 75,000 have voted. These people are the top 20% of the population in terms of their income. On the other hand only 5 people out of 10 from families with income less than $$$ 15,000 have voted. They are the bottom 20% of the population in terms of their income.
About 95% contribution to the political parties comes from the rich. This gives them opportunity to express their opinions and concerns, which is not available to most citizens.
As poor sections participate less in politics, the government does not listen to their concerns − coming out of poverty, getting job, education, health, car and housing for them. Politicians hear most regularly about the concerns of business persons and the rich.