1 1.2.5 Quiz: Types of Democracies Read this passage:
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. Valuing the need to compromise
B. Accepting majority rule but insisting on minority rights
C. Respecting the equality of all citizens
D. Recognizing the worth and dignity of the individual