If the decision is already fixed and meeting is only to show support, what will it be called in broader democracy?

Correct answer: Pretend democratic process

Correct answer: C, a pretend democratic process. Democracy is not merely holding a meeting or collecting people in one place. In genuine deliberation, participants receive relevant information, can express different opinions, and have some real possibility that their views will influence the decision. Here, the decision has already been fixed, so the meeting is only being used to create an appearance of public support. That makes participation formal rather than meaningful. A is wrong because an accountable decision can be questioned and explained. B is wrong because real deliberation requires open discussion before the decision is final. D is wrong because equal opportunity means fair access or treatment, not a staged meeting. Memory cue: if opinions cannot change or affect anything, it is participation in appearance, not in substance.