Why can democracy turn into majoritarianism in absence of rights?

Correct answer: Because minority freedoms will depend on majority will

Direct answer: A is correct. Democracy is not only a system in which the larger number wins a vote; it also requires respect for the rights and dignity of every person, including minorities. Without rights, a majority may use its numerical strength to silence a minority, restrict its language or beliefs, deny fair treatment, or control public decisions without limits. That situation is majoritarianism: the majority governs in an arbitrary manner and ignores constitutional safeguards. B is wrong because removing rights does not increase protection; it makes vulnerable groups less secure. C is wrong because the absence of rights can weaken, rather than strengthen, independent institutions. D is wrong because governments do not automatically limit themselves; rights and law must impose limits. Memory cue: majority rule is democratic only when it operates within equal rights.