American democracy

American democracy is a system where citizens have the power to influence government through voting and participation. It operates on principles of representation and respect for individual rights. People elect leaders at local, state, and national levels to make decisions on laws and policies. The government is structured to balance power among different branches—executive, legislative, and judicial—to prevent any one part from becoming too powerful. Citizens' involvement, free elections, transparency, and adherence to the rule of law are core to ensuring a government that reflects the will of the people and protects individual freedoms.