Asked by ed

Read the sentence from the passage.

I look upon the Espionage Law as a despotic enactment in flagrant conflict with democratic principles and with the spirit of free institutions.

What is the meaning of democratic principles as it is used in this sentence?

A.
ideas relating to or favoring political democracy
B.
opinions of the general public
C.
standards based on social equality
D.
beliefs imposed by a major political party

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A. ideas relating to or favoring political democracy

"Democratic principles" here refers to the basic ideas of political democracy (civil liberties, representative government, free institutions), not merely public opinion, social equality, or party doctrines.