Defining democracy

People may pick and choose what they desire

By Stephanie from Texas High School in Texas

Democracy means to have the freedom to live life however one decides. If someone wants to eat the Cheez-Its out of this fundraising box, they can. If someone wants to eat a cookie out of this fundraising box, they can. With a dollar and the freedom that democracy provides, anyone can munch on a snack from this star-spangled representation of the 50 states. 

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