Democracy _____________.
A) bases power and authority on the "will of the people"
B) has reduced discrimination against minority groups and women
C) is an imperfect process in practice
D) has led to a long-term fall in the poverty rate
E) all of the above

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A) Democracy is based on the idea that power and authority comes from the people, and not from a monarchy or dictator.
B) While democracy has helped reduce discrimination against minority groups and women, there is still work to be done.
C) Democracy is not a perfect system, and is subject to flaws such as corruption and the influence of money in politics.
D) While democracy can help address poverty through policies, there are no guarantees that it will lead to a long-term fall in poverty rates.