This is not true. When events that are taking place throughout the world are discussed society is able to hold people accountable and can influence politicians/world leaders to not continue a war if such an action is appropiate
+1. You've a point. Democracy is all about people holding their representatives & Government accountable for their policies.

By this definition, we do not have democracy in US or Europe. No one seems to be responsible and accountable for anything.
You cannot vote in Local/General Elections? Your country hasn't a functional and free Judiciary system?
Obviously people must care about holding their representatives & Government accountable otherwise No one would be held responsible and accountable for anything.