Question

why is protection of human rights important for democracy to function ?​

Answer 1

Answer:

The rule of law and the protection of human rights are necessary for a democracy to function/ to exist in reality. This is because in a democracy the people (“citizens”) are the sovereign and hence govern themselves. For this democratic governance, the citizens must agree in democratic processes on the rules and law.

Answer 2

Answer:

The rule of law and the protection of human rights are necessary for a democracy to function/ to exist in reality.

This is because in a democracy the people (“citizens”) are the sovereign and hence govern themselves. For this democratic governance, the citizens must agree in democratic processes on the rules and law.

However, if for example rules of simple majority apply, there is the danger of a “tyranny of the majority” violating the needs of some people over others /minorities.