The fact that Americans disagree over whether eavesdropping on domestic phone conversations by federal antiterrorism investigators is necessary for security or a threat to democratic values demonstrates which "pillar" of democracy?

A) Social, economic, and political pluralism
B) Sovereignty of the people
C) Constitutional limits on government
D) Guarantee of basic human rights


Answer: A

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