Democracy rests on the principles of representation and the rule of majority. What is meant by the rule of majority?

A candidate who obtains majority of the votes is elected as the representative.

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Decisions are made by representatives elected by the majority even if some members are against the majority.

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The minorities are denied voting rights in elections.

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The wards of minorities who exercise the right to vote are not included in the elections.

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The correct options are
A A candidate who obtains majority of the votes is elected as the representative.
B Decisions are made by representatives elected by the majority even if some members are against the majority.
Democracy rests on the principles of representation and the rule of majority. Candidate who obtains majority of the votes is elected as the representative. Decisions are made by representatives elected by the majority even if some members oppose it.

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