Which of the following is more typical of a democracy than an autocracy?
A) Leaders selected according to clear rules of succession
B) Citizen participation is sharply restricted.
C) Constraints on the exercise of power by the executive
D) Leaders exercise power with no meaningful checks from other institutions.
E) Leaders selected from within the established political elite

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Democracy is characterized by constraints on the exercise of power by executive or any other individual or institution. In contrast, autocracy is characterized by leaders exercising power with no meaningful checks from other institutions. Option A and E are observed in both democracy and autocracy. Option B is typical of autocracy where citizen participation is restricted, whereas in democracy, citizen participation is encouraged.

Which of the Following Is More Typical of a Democracy