Democracy Quote by Gerald R. Ford

Democracy requires an informed citizenry able to question its government.

— Richard N. Haass

“Public access to government information is a fundamental prerequisite to a functioning democracy. A democratic system is based on the notion that government legitimacy…

— John Podesta

There are some things the general public does not need to know and shouldn't. I believe democracy flourishes when the government can take legitimate…

— Anonymous

“Democracy requires accountability and consent of the governed, which is only possible if citizens know what is being done in their name.”

— Glenn Greenwald

If you believe in democracy, why shouldn't you know what the government is doing?

— Noam Chomsky

The way you get democracy to function is by informing the public.

— Robert F. Kennedy, Jr

Democracy demands that elected members be able to realize fully the role for which they have been chosen.

— Pierre Trudeau

We must remember that democracy works when given time to develop, mature and deliver. People must have access to information for informed debate. Government…

— Atifete Jahjaga

The public needs to know the kinds of things a government does in its name, or the 'consent of the governed' is meaningless... The…

— Edward Snowden

In a democracy, society must recognize that the individual has rights which are guaranteed, and the individual must recognize that he has responsibilities which…

— Harry Woodburn Chase

We are a democracy, and there is only one way to get a democracy on its feet in the matter of its individual, its…

— Joseph Pulitzer

Democracy doesn't work unless the public is informed.

— Brad Pitt