Which of the Following Is Not a Principle of Democracy

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a principle of democracy?

• A) Individuals are the best judges of their own interests and participate in decisions.
• B) Citizens select leaders who are responsive to the wishes of the majority of the people.
• C) Suffrage is universal, and elections are free, fair, secret, and occur frequently.
• D) The government recognizes individual rights such as freedom of speech, press, assembly, and organizing political parties whose members compete for public office.
• E) All of the above are characteristics of democracy.

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