Which proposition has not been contradicted by any major historical cases?
A. Democracies almost never fight each other.
B. Democracies are generally more peaceful than authoritarian governments.
C. A country in transition to democracy is as peaceful as a stable democratic country.
D. A country in transition to democracy is as peaceful as a stable authoritarian country.
Answer: A
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