Why Do Countries Like Iran, Pakistan, and Zimbabwe Consider Themselves

Why do countries like Iran, Pakistan, and Zimbabwe consider themselves "democracies"?

A) They allow citizens to petition political leaders.
B) They allow citizens to organize political parties as rivals to the government.
C) They allow citizens to vote.
D) They allow citizens to openly express their frustration with the government.
E) They allow citizens to openly express their anger with the government.