Question

In the context of assessing democracy, which among the following is the odd one out? Democracies need to ensure:

Options

• free and fair elections

• dignity of the individual

• majority rule

• equal treatment before law

Answer 1

Majority rule

Explanation:

While democracies must adhere to the public mandate, they do not operate under a raw or permanent “majority rule” that suppresses the minority. True democracy requires protecting minority voices and ensuring that the majority opinion can change through fluid, fair political processes, unlike the permanent democratic pillars of free elections, individual dignity, and legal equality.