Why Is Political Equality Essential to the Health and Function

question 90

Multiple Choice

Why is political equality essential to the health and function of a democracy?

• A) Political equality gives anyone the chance to run for president, which is foundational to a true democracy.
• B) Democracy does not function in societies that practice slavery since an entire group of people are not represented.
• C) Everyone must be able to cast a vote for who they believe should be president in order to have a true democracy.
• D) All members of a society must have an equal opportunity to participate in politics to have effective representation.

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