Which one of the following is not a feature of democracy?

Only leaders of army rule the country

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Only leaders elected by the people rule the country

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People have freedom to express

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People have the freedom to organise and protect

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Solution

The correct option is A Only leaders of army rule the country
The features of democracy are:
(1) Elected representatives of the people rule and these representatives have power of making final decisions;
(2) Elections are conducted in free and fair atmosphere;
(3) Adult franchise is provided and every vote has equal value;
(4) Fundamental Rights and freedom of the people are protected.

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