What does the broader meaning of democracy make a citizen?

Correct answer: Active participant

The direct answer is B: the broader meaning of democracy makes a citizen an active participant. In a narrow sense, democracy may be understood as elections and government formation. In its broader sense, it includes participation in public life: forming opinions, discussing issues, asking questions, voting, joining groups, expressing criticism, and helping hold the government accountable. Option B is correct because a citizen is not merely someone ruled by authority; a citizen has rights, responsibilities, views, and a role in decision-making. Option A is wrong because only obeying orders describes a passive subject, not an active democratic citizen. Option C is wrong because democratic citizens possess rights and can claim protection under law. Option D is wrong because fear prevents free participation and is contrary to democracy. The reasoning is: democracy gives people voice and rights; people use that voice in public affairs; therefore the citizen is an active participant. Memory cue: citizen means voice plus participation, not silence plus obedience.