Question

after denouncing american participation in world war i, eugene debs was convicted of violating the sedition act of 1918. he addressed the court upon his conviction. adapted from statement to the court by eugene debs. read the sentence from the passage. i look upon the espionage law as a despotic enactment in flagrant conflict with democratic principles as it is used in this sentence. what is the meaning of democratic principles as it is used in this sentence? a. opinions of the general public b. ideas relating to or favoring political democracy c. beliefs imposed by a major political party d. standards based on social equality

Explanation:

The passage shows the author opposing the Espionage Law as it conflicts with democratic principles and the spirit of free - institutions. Democratic principles typically involve the will of the people, freedom of speech and thought, and equal rights. The author sees the law as despotic, meaning it goes against these fundamental democratic ideas.

Answer:

A. opinions of the general public