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Draw up a list of democratic rights that we enjoy today whose origin could be traced to the French Revolution.

The list of democratic rights that we enjoy today whose origin could be traced to the French Revolution was:

Right to vote – One of the important democratic rights that we enjoy today is the right to vote. It gives us the power to choose our representative.


Right to freedom of speech and expression – This right has allowed citizens today to express their views and opinions regardless of caste, creed or colour.


Right to liberty – It gives us the power to do anything that is not harmful or injurious to others.


Freedom of the press – Today we have this right to print and publish our views. Even press has given the power to write and show anything to its audience to express and spread their views.


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