Which of the Following Is Not a Principle of Democracy

Which of the following is not a principle of democracy?

A) Individuals are the best judges of their own interests and participate in decisions.
B) Citizens select leaders who are responsive to the wishes of the majority of the people.
C) Suffrage is universal, and elections are free, fair, secret, and occur frequently.
D) The government recognizes individual rights such as freedom of speech, press, assembly, and organizing political parties whose members compete for public office.
E) All of the above are characteristics of democracy.