The author regards the average citizen's comprehension of the principles of democracy as ______.

A．proves him/herself to be a newly emergent one
B．accepts it as a useful experience for progress
C．shrinks back from tiring and trying experiences
D．draws important lessons for his/her followers

A．praise the propaganda methods of other nations
B．encourage the spread of democracy to underdeveloped lands
C．urge greater devotion to the ideals of democracy
D．criticize those who put self-interest ahead of the interests of their country