Which one of the following problems may result from a direct democracy?

A. Civil war often results when people in such a government disagree.
B. The rights of the minorities may be taken away in the process.
C. The rights of many are suppressed in favor of the rights of few.
D. People have no opportunity to make their ideas known.

Question

Which one of the following problems may result from a direct democracy?       

A.  Civil war often results when people in such a government disagree. 
B.  The rights of the minorities may be taken away in the process. 
C.  The rights of many are suppressed in favor of the rights of few. 
D.  People have no opportunity to make their ideas known.

wwhitlock · Answer

Civil war can happen in any form of government and democracy is all about making your ideas known. A bill of Rights and representative democracy are measures designed to protect minority rights So your answer is B.