The role and responsibilities of individual citizens and civil society organization in a democratic society

In a democratic society, every citizen has to participate in development activities such as building hospitals, schools, and the infrastructure for supplying water. Meanwhile, the government incurs costs in purchasing building materials and obtaining technical skills. If community members take part in development projects, the costs that the government would have incurred such as labour charges are reduced. Citizens are also required to pay taxes so that the government can carry out its functions such as, preventing crimes, in cooperation with the police and other security organs, caring for the environment, and protecting public property. In this regard, individual citizens are obliged to obey laws and respect other people's rights. Every citizen is required to support the government in fighting against corruption, drug abuse, racial and gender discrimination, and vices like prostitution. Citizens maintain and promote peace and security by reporting potential and actual cases of insecurity. Citizens are also expected to participate in political activities like elections.