What does Barrington Moore's observation "No bourgeoisie, no democracy" imply about the requirements for stable democracy?

a. Authoritarian systems don't have a stable middle class.
b. A stable democracy needs a rich elite to preserve the system.
c. The power of the entrenched elites is the primary obstacle to democracy.
d. A stable democracy can only take hold in a society with a large and educated middle class.

d

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   a. individualistic  b. moralistic  c. traditionalistic  d. activistic 

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