Democracy Quote by Helen Gahagan Douglas
“Democracy cannot long survive when the people permit their lives to be dominated - economically or politically - by a powerful few.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Congressional Record, 1948
Democracy fails when a few dominate economically or politically, limiting people's freedom.
In simple terms: Democracy collapses under elite domination.
Promote broad participation and equity.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- voting reforms
- wealth redistribution
- civic education
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What safeguards protect democracy?
- How can citizens resist domination?
Power structures resist change.