What does the ordinary people argument against democracy say?

Correct answer: Ordinary people may not always understand the right interest

Direct answer: Option B, ordinary people may not always understand the right interest. This is a criticism made by opponents of democracy, not a statement that democracy should exclude everyone. The reasoning is: citizens have different knowledge and experience; critics argue that many citizens may not know complex public issues or the long-term common interest; they therefore fear that popular decisions may be mistaken. Option A is not the criticism because it supports participation and describes a democratic ideal. Option B is correct because it states the ordinary-people objection directly. Option C is a reason in favour of democracy: voting gives ordinary people a voice and political equality. Option D is also a reason in favour because democracy recognises the dignity and equal worth of citizens. The criticism is limited, not an absolute fact that ordinary people are always wrong. Democracy answers this concern through discussion, information, elections and the possibility of correcting decisions. Memory cue: lack of understanding is an argument against; participation, voting and dignity are arguments for.