The Central Idea of Democracy Is That

The central idea of democracy is that

A) minorities have full power of decision-making over all matters that directly or indirectly affect them.
B) rule by the majority must prevail, even if majority tyranny is the result.
C) ordinary people want to rule themselves and are capable of doing so.
D) tyranny by the majority is impossible because a democratic system is based on consent by a rational majority.
E) majority rule is the best form of government.