I look upon the Espionage Law as a despotic enactment in flagrant conflict with democratic principles and with the spirit of free institutions.What is the meaning of democratic principles as it is used in this sentence? A. standards based on social equality B. beliefs imposed by a major political party C. opinions of the general public D. ideas relating to or favoring political democracyReset Next

What does "democracy" etymologically mean?ARule by the aristocracyBGovernment by divine rightCRule by the peopleDAuthoritarian dictatorship

What defines a democratic state?AAuthoritarian ruleBPeople's participation in decision-making, legal equality, fair income distributionCMonarchyDMilitary dictatorship

What is the role of law in a democratic state?ATo oppress the peopleBTo guide government actions based on the constitutionCTo serve the interests of the ruling class onlyDTo support arbitrary decision-making

Read this list about the characteristics of democracy:Recognizing the fundamental worth and dignity of each individualEnsuring the equality of all citizens under the lawDemanding the largest possible degree of individual freedom?Which item also belongs in the list?A.Valuing the necessity of compromiseB.Obeying majority rule even if minority groups may be harmedC.Committing to political ideals and refusing to compromiseD.Separating the responsibilities of local and central levels of government

Write any three basic principles of democracy.