Henry can’t read. There’s an election coming up and he would like to participate. Why is this a problem in a democratic society? (Explain why literacy is important to any democratic nation)
2. Marta lives in a country that is currently experiencing a violent civil war, whereby 2 different ethnic groups are at war with each other. How does this situation impact the country’s ability to develop a democratic system of government? (Explain why groups at war with each other within a country threaten democracy from functioning).
3. Thooyon lives in a country where those who are rich tend to get into political office, but those who are poor cannot. Thooyon has been unable to gain willful employment for over a year. He is considered to be part of the low income/poverty bracket. Why do think situations like Thooyon’s would be an obstacle in a democratic nation? (Explain why it’s difficult for people in poverty to get involved in politics.)
