Why is the struggle against apartheid called a democratic struggle?

Correct answer: Because it was for equal rights and political participation

Correct answer: A. Democracy means that people should have equal political status, the ability to participate in choosing government, and protection from discrimination. Apartheid denied these principles by giving political and social advantages to a racial minority and excluding the majority from equal participation. The struggle against apartheid demanded that all citizens be treated as equal members of the political community. It therefore aimed at equal rights, representative participation and dignity rather than rule by a racial group. Option A is correct because it states the central democratic aims of the struggle. Option B is wrong because racial privilege was a feature of apartheid, not its opposition. Option C is wrong because the struggle sought wider participation and voting rights, not their removal. Option D is wrong because establishing a monarchy would not guarantee equality or democratic participation. Memory cue: a democratic struggle expands equal voice; it does not reserve power for one race or ruler.