WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Democracy is generally associated with the efforts of the ancient Greeks, whom 18th-century intellectuals considered the founders of Western civilization.

Detailed explanation-2: -The American Revolution then popularized this principle, followed by the Constitutional Convention of 1787, which developed institutions to manage popular will.

Detailed explanation-3: -The values of freedom, respect for human rights and the principle of holding periodic and genuine elections by universal suffrage are essential elements of democracy. In turn, democracy provides an environment for the protection and effective realization of human rights.

Detailed explanation-4: -Supporting democracy not only promotes such fundamental American values as religious freedom and worker rights, but also helps create a more secure, stable, and prosperous global arena in which the United States can advance its national interests.