How do democratic societies deal with differences among citizens?

By enforcing a single cultural narrative

Through dialogue and consensus-building

Suppressing dissenting opinions

Favoring one group over others

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B. Through dialogue and consensus-building

Democratic societies promote dialogue and consensus-building, enabling different groups to negotiate and coexist peacefully despite differences.

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