Question

Majority rule with minority rights. In democracies, people usually accept decisions made by the majority of voters in a free election. However, democracies try to avoid the "tyranny of the majority" by providing ways for minorities of all kinds to have their voices heard as well.

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Varied personal backgrounds of political leaders. Democracies usually leave room for many different types of citizens to compete for leadership positions. In other words, presidents and legislators do not all come from a few elite families, the same part of the country or the same social class.
What characteristics of government should be highlighted here?

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- Diversity and inclusivity
- Equal opportunity for participation and representation
- Meritocracy rather than nepotism or elitism
- Social mobility and upward mobility potential