Which of the following is true of a successful democracy?

a. It requires little participation from its citizens.
b. The focus must be on self-preservation.
c. It requires an educated citizenry.
d. Little deliberation goes into its execution.
e. It is compatible with most communist regimes.


ANS: C

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