The true measure is : does the government work for the people, or vice versa.
Is it a sham / illusion / deception 'democracy' - elections, where one is forced to choose between elite factions, that are basically the same ideology? 'Pick a card, any card ...'
Or is there a better way based on merit and that is bottom up - a system that truly responds to, and cares for, the people?
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