alleryWhich view of democracy is wrong, given majority and minority must cooperate?
ARule by law and courts
BMajority opinion alone
CRule through elected bodies
DRule with free elections
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Majority opinion alone
Democracy is not simply rule by majority opinion; the majority must work with the minority.
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