The reading of this module covers democratic political regimes and the core components of democracy. The module explains the importance of key principles of democracy such as accountability, participation, and contestation. You also learn about the role of frequent and fair elections and civil liberties in driving the quality of democracy. The Module 3A Discussion Forum gives you an opportunity to answer the following question: What are civil liberties and why are they important for democracy? Provide a couple of examples of civil liberties and evaluate their role in democracy.