People play an extremely important role in a democracy.
1. People elect the government of a country. Hence, for the country to progress, it is very important role for people to elect the government carefully.
2. People need to be vigilant so that a democratic government does not become dictatorial and infringe on people's rights and freedoms.
3. People also need to be tolerant of each other respect each other's views in a democracy. Only then can a democracy be peaceful.