Why is it insufficient for a nation to simply adopt the development goal preferred by the majority of its cit…

Question

Why is it insufficient for a nation to simply adopt the development goal preferred by the majority of its citizens? What additional consideration must a democratic society apply when choosing a path of national development?

Accepted Answer

## Model Answer Majority preference alone is insufficient because development for one group may harm another. A democratic society must also ask: **is the chosen path fair and just for all**, not just a small or dominant group? Source: National Development, Chapter 1 ## Explanation The passage explicitly states: "What would be a fair and just path for all?" and "Would the idea benefit a large number of people or only a small group?" The examiner expects you to identify **fairness/justice for all** as the additional consideration beyond majority preference.

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