Answer to Question #183142 in Political Science for December

Question

Which one of the following options is not a feature of a liberal democracy?

1. Places greater emphasis on granting and protecting civil liberties (i.e. rights and freedoms) in 

terms of collective groups rather than the individual. 

2. Institutional specialisation and fragmentation of government structures ensuring that there 

are checks and balances.

3. Promotion of universal franchise through the holding of regular elections that are 

transparent. 

4. Law is predicated on a strict adherence to constitutional principles. 

5. Political parties are allowed to contest for political power without fear, favour or prejudice 

because premium value is placed on political pluralism.

Answer 1

Places greater emphasis on granting and protecting civil liberties (i.e. rights and freedoms) in 

terms of collective groups rather than the individual.