Question

A democratic government is based on a constitution that establishes the government's framework and limits its power. These limits prevent the government from censoring political speech, arresting citizens without cause, and restricting religious practices. Which principle of democracy does the government described in the passage most directly represent? A. Accepting majority rule but insisting on minority rights B. Demanding individual freedoms C. Recognizing the worth and dignity of the individual D. Valuing the need to compromise

Answer 1

I believe the answer is: B. Demanding individual freedom

Individual freedom refers to the rights provided for the citizens that made them free from government interference.

The rights for free speech, arrest maltreatment and religious practice are all guaranteed by the first 10 amendments under the Bill of rights which created specifically to protect individual freedom.