The document discusses the importance of rights and responsibilities in maintaining a healthy democracy. It defines rights as entitlements that individuals have by virtue of being human, such as freedom of speech and the right to vote. Responsibilities are obligations that individuals have to ensure rights are protected, like paying taxes and serving on a jury. The document explains that rights and responsibilities have a symbiotic relationship and both are needed to balance individual freedoms with the common good. It also discusses challenges like ignorance, corruption and lack of accountability that must be addressed to preserve democracy.