WAEC Government 1995 Question 3

Question 3

Democracy and Representative Government

Which of the following is a basic principle of democracy? Rule by

  1. A.the majority and the right of the minority
  2. B.the minority at the expense of the majority
  3. C.the wealthy few
  4. D.a monarch
  5. E.two political parties
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (the majority and the right of the minority)

Explanation

Democracy is majority rule with the rights of minorities protected.