Which criterion is NOT considered part of a democratic system?

(A)

There must be meaningful participation of citizens.

(B)

Newspapers and public expression of opinion are not censored.

(C)

Leaders come from a small group of aristocratic families.

(D)

When choosing leaders, elections must be fair and competitive.

Leaders come from a small group of aristocratic families.

Explanation:

All the other mentioned postulates are the part of democratic systems. Aristocracy for example was at the head of countries such as Sparta, where only small group of people controlled everything. There are no elections, participation of citizens. All decisions are brought by a small group of rich and influential people.