The two words 'liberty' and 'equality' represent basic values of democratic political systems. Rule by absolute monarchs and emperors has often brought peace and order, but at the cost of personal freedom. Democratic values support the belief that an orderly society can exist in which freedom is preserved. But order and freedom must be balanced.  (ii) Citizens can demand that truth telling by their government be the rule, since trust in their government is an essential part of the bond between the government and governed.  (iii) Citizens are the source of all governmental power. This makes the government accountable to their people.