Mayor: "Many on the Town Council Are Arguing That Our

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Mayor: "Many on the town council are arguing that our city should start making decisions by direct ballot, as opposed to votes by the town council. I think this is an excellent idea. Giving each person one vote on each issue is more likely to recognize each individual voice, as opposed to just the voices of those powerful enough or popular enough to hold sway with the town council."
Which one of the following principles helps justifies the mayor's reasoning?

A) Electoral procedures should equally represent all viewpoints.
B) Voting procedures should take into account the fact that some members of society are more able to make good decisions than others.
C) Important issues should only be decided by those with knowledge of the problem and able to make informed decisions.
D) An elected body is unable to accurately represent the concerns of citizens unless it consists of a representative sample of the overall population.
E) It is important to make economically appropriate decisions regarding voting procedures.