Question

question 4 of 20
read this list about the characteristics of democracy:

• demanding the largest possible degree of individual freedom
• ensuring the equality of all citizens under the law
• valuing the necessity of compromise
• ?

which item also belongs in the list?
a. respecting the equality of some, but not all, citizens
b. accepting majority rule while insisting on minority rights
c. understanding that individual freedoms can be limited at any time
d. creating a judicial system based on a jury of one’s peers

Explanation:

The list outlines core democratic characteristics: individual freedom, equality under law, and compromise. Option B aligns as a key democratic principle—majority rule ensures collective decision-making, while protecting minority rights preserves fairness and inclusion, both central to democracy. Other options are inconsistent (A: partial equality contradicts "all citizens"; C: arbitrary limits on freedom oppose "largest possible freedom"; D: jury system is a legal detail, not a broad democratic characteristic).

Answer:

B. Accepting majority rule while insisting on minority rights