Members of a Community Have Been Arguing About the Subject

Members of a community have been arguing about the subject matter taught in the local high school. This argument has led both sides to demonstrate outside city council meetings. Also, one group staged a sit-in at the local board of education. Below are quotes from two citizens who have different opinions about these protests. Patrick: Government's most important job is to maintain order and protect public safety. How can elected officials ever do their work if people are criticizing them all the time?
Elena: I think it's important that people let their opinions be known. Protests are okay as long as they are not violent.
The argument between Patrick and Elena shows a debate common in American politics. This debate best reflects the conflict between:

A) the need to maintain order and the rights of individuals
B) the will of the majority and the rights of the minority
C) representative government and direct participatory democracy
D) parental rights and governmental control of education