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Definitions of Democracy as Given by Different Personalities

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Who among the following stated that democracy is "that form of political organisation in which public opinion has control"?

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Abraham Lincoln

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Andrew B. Hall

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A.V Dicey

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James Bryce

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The correct option is B Andrew B. Hall

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