The Central Idea of Democracy Is That

question 61

Multiple Choice

The central idea of democracy is that

• A) minorities have full power of decision-making over all matters that directly or indirectly affect them.
• B) rule by the majority must prevail, even if majority tyranny is the result.
• C) ordinary people want to rule themselves and are capable of doing so.
• D) tyranny by the majority is impossible because a democratic system is based on consent by a rational majority.
• E) majority rule is the best form of government.

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