CDS2020 · 2Political Theory & Concepts Which one of the following statements with regard to „protective democracy‟ is not correct? AIt propounds that citizen participation is essential in democracies.BCitizens must be able to protect themselves from governmental encroachments.CIt is compatible with laissez-faire capitalism.DPolitical equality is understood in formal terms as equal voting rights. Show answerAnswer A (official UPSC key)Verified fact to follow.