WORLD HISTORY

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
One principle of democracy is ____, which means that a law is passed when more than half the votes support it.
A
oligarchy
B
acropolis
C
majority rule
D
colony
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -For example, if a group consists of 20 individuals, a majority would be 11 or more individuals, while having 10 or fewer individuals would not constitute a majority. “Majority” can be used to specify the voting requirement, as in a “majority vote", which means more than half of the votes cast.

Detailed explanation-2: -Democratic principles are reflected in all eligible citizens being equal before the law and having equal access to legislative processes.

Detailed explanation-3: -In a democracy, majority rule is the idea that the group with the most members has the most political power in a country and can make binding decisions, while minority rights are protected rights that are enjoyed by everyone, even those not considered part of the majority.

Detailed explanation-4: -Rule of the majority means that in case of every decision or election, different persons and groups may and can form a majority.

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