Which of the following proves that democracy is good in principle but not in practice?

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Tyranny of the majority overrides the will of the minority

Corruption and red-tapism dominate the functioning of democracies

Dynastic politics dominate the political culture

All of the above

answer is D.

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            The tyranny of the majority overrides the will of the minority, corruption and red-tapism dominate the functioning of democracies, and dynastic politics dominate the political culture proving that democracy is good in principle but not in practice.
1)      It is generally agreed that democratic ideals are admirable, yet democratic government seldom works out as planned.
2)      The decision-making process in a democracy is time-consuming, and because justice is denied justice delayed, justice is delayed.
3)      The will of the minority cannot be accommodated since the majority's tyranny trumps it.
4)      The operation of democracies is characterised by rampant corruption and bureaucratic inefficiency.
5)      An electorate that is both illiterate and uneducated is unable to provide itself with a government that is legitimate and responsible to its citizens.
6)      Political cultures have been portrayed by a preponderance of dynastic politics and charismatic personalities in political leadership roles.

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