Which of the following is a key feature of a democracy?

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Which of the following is a key feature of a democracy?

  1. Centralized decision-making
  2. Rule by a single leader
  3. Protection of minority rights ✓
  4. Authoritarian rule
Explanation

Democracy protects everyone, not just the majority. Minority groups have rights that the majority cannot take away.

Centralized power and single leaders are features of dictatorship, not democracy.

A true democracy balances majority rule with minority rights.

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