Answer:
C.liberalism
Step-by-step explanation:
The principle of Democracy as determined in the United States Constitution are categorized into seven places. These principles include the following:
1. checks and balances
2. federalism
3. individual rights
4. limited government: this is an example rule of law
5. popular sovereignty
6. republicanism: this is an example of representative democracy
7. Separation of powers.
Hence, in this case, the correct answer is that the exception to the principles of democracy is "liberalism"