WAEC Government 2011 Objective — Question 15

Question 15 of 45 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Government 2011 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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

A. A. the majority and the protection of the minorityCorrect
B. B. the wealthy few
C. C. the minority at the expense of the majority
D. D. two political parties

Explanation

Democracy is about rule by the majority because the majority decides who exercises governing power through voting, while also entailing protection of the rights of the minority - oppression of minority groups is unlawful in a democracy.

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