Individualism is best defined as which of the following?

a freedom for individuals is superior to collective or state control

b a process that punishes government officials for misconduct

c freedom is restricted in favor of the collective good

d the idea that many interests ought to be free to complete for influence over the government and its policies

d the idea that many interests ought to be free to compete for influence over the government and its policies

The best definition of individualism is:

a) freedom for individuals is superior to collective or state control.