alleryWhich statement about majorities and minorities in a democracy is correct?
AThey are permanent
BThey never change
CThey are fixed by birth
DThey are not permanent
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. They are not permanent
Majority and minority opinions are not permanent; different groups can form a majority in each decision.
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