The answer to this question is: A. Individual
There are five basic ideas of American democracy
1. Worth of the individual
2. Equity of all persons
3. Majority rule, minority rights
4. Necessity of compromise
5. Individual freedom
The individual's worth refers to the right that is had by every individuals in united states that exist the moment they're born. These rights could not be undermined even by the highest government officials (such as the right to live)