A democratic government allows its citizens to vote directly on most issues. However, the citizens cannot
simply pass any law they want. The government has a
constitution guaranteeing that certain rights can never be
denied to any citizen. These guarantees were included to
make sure the most popular political parties would be
unable to pass laws limiting the political rights of their
opponents.
Which principle of democracy does the government described in the passage
most directly represent?

A - accepting majority rule but insisting on minority rights
B - value the need to compromise
C - recognizing the worth and dignity of the individual
D - respecting the equality of citizens