Democracy Quote by Ayelet Shaked
“The Knesset has balances that will not allow it to pass legislation that would destroy democracy from within.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Knesset Address, Ayelet Shaked, 2020
Democratic institutions have built‑in checks that prevent internal erosion of democracy.
In simple terms: Democracy has safeguards against self‑destruction.
Key Takeaway
Support and strengthen institutional checks.
Themes
democracy
governance
checks and balances
Mood
cautious
hopeful
Type
political
institutional
When to use this quote
- legislative reform
- civil society activism
- election monitoring
- policy analysis
Key Concepts
political science
constitutional law
institutional design
Questions to Reflect On
- What mechanisms protect democracy from within?
- How can citizens reinforce these safeguards?
A Different Perspective
Checks may be weakened by political pressure.
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