Arguments for and against democracy

Question 1HardLevel 1

If decisions are slow in democracy but opinions of many groups are considered before deciding, what is the most balanced conclusion?

ADelay is a criticism but consultation can improve decision qualityBDelay makes democracy completely uselessCConsultation has no relation with decisionsDTaking opinions is always wrong in democracy

Question 2HardLevel 1

If leaders make false promises only to win elections, which argument against democracy becomes stronger?

ADignity of the individual increasesBPolitical competition may reduce moralityCDifferences are resolved peacefullyDMistakes are corrected immediately

Question 3HardLevel 1

People can change government in democracy yet every decision is not correct. What conclusion follows?

APeople have no importance in democracyBDemocracy is only dictatorshipCDemocracy gives chance to correct mistakes but is not free from mistakesDElections do not happen in democracy

Question 4HardLevel 1

If a government takes very fast decisions but does not consult people, which pro-democracy argument goes against it?

AFast decisions are always democraticBPeople's opinion is unnecessaryCOne person makes the best decisionDDeliberation can make decisions better and more acceptable

Question 5HardLevel 1

Which belief is challenged by the dignity argument in democracy?

AOnly some educated or powerful people matter in governanceBEvery citizen's voice is importantCPeople can change governmentDDifferences can be resolved by dialogue

Question 6HardLevel 1

If government hides information to avoid public criticism, which democratic strength becomes weak?

AHereditary powerBAccountability and pressure of public opinionCMilitary disciplineDOne-sided command

Question 7HardLevel 1

When can competition among many parties in democracy become a problem instead of a benefit?

AWhen parties give choices to peopleBWhen parties discuss policyCWhen competition becomes a blind race for powerDWhen elections are regular

Question 8HardLevel 1

If governments keep changing quickly in a democracy, which criticism gains strength?

ADemocracy enhances dignity of the individualBDemocracy gives better decisionsCDemocracy resolves differencesDDemocracy can be unstable

Question 9HardLevel 1

If people choose a wrong leader in democracy, why can democracy still be considered better?

ABecause people can correct the mistake in the next electionBBecause the wrong leader becomes permanentCBecause criticism stopsDBecause people never vote again

Question 10HardLevel 1

On what basis does the ordinary citizens argument criticise democracy?

APeople always change governmentBEvery voter may not be an expert decision makerCPeople's dignity increasesDDemocracy handles differences

Question 11HardLevel 1

If someone says decisions in democracy can be short-term due to popularity pressure, what are they pointing out?

AA decision-related criticism of democracyBDignity strength of democracyCMerit of resolving differencesDBenefit of changing government

Question 12HardLevel 1

Open debate in democracy can improve decisions but also delay them. Which evaluation is correct?

ADebate is always harmfulBDebate has no political importanceCIt is a dual aspect of democracyDDemocracy ends if delay happens

Question 13HardLevel 1

If different social groups present their demands in democracy, what is the most correct pro-democracy meaning?

ADifferences get a chance to appear peacefullyBOnly violence increases in societyCCitizens' voice is uselessDGovernment becomes separate from people

Question 14HardLevel 1

If money power influences elections in democracy, which criticism gains strength?

ACitizen dignity increasesBElectoral competition can bring corruption and inequalityCPeople can correct mistakesDDifferences are peaceful

Question 15HardLevel 1

In which situation will the accountability argument of democracy be most clearly visible?

AGovernment explains or changes policy after criticismBGovernment silences criticsCGovernment postpones electionsDGovernment hides information from people

Question 16HardLevel 1

Why can criticism of democracy say that elected leaders may also make bad decisions?

ABecause being elected does not automatically make decisions correctBBecause elections never happenCBecause people have no rightsDBecause debate always remains closed

Question 17HardLevel 1

If people only get vote in democracy but have no environment to question, which merit becomes weak?

ACriticism of election expenseBAccountability and participationCInstability due to leader changeDRace for power

Question 18HardLevel 1

The dignity argument in democracy is most closely linked with what?

ADelay in decisionsBInstability of governmentCPolitical corruptionDTreating every citizen as an equally respected participant

Question 19HardLevel 1

If a system is very stable but people cannot change it, which pro-democracy argument becomes important?

AAccountability to people and chance of correction are more important than mere stabilityBPeople should have no roleCNot changing government is always superiorDWrong rule should remain permanent

Question 20HardLevel 1

In what kind of society is the argument of peaceful resolution of differences especially important in democracy?

AIn a uniform society without differencesBIn a society with diverse languages religions and classesCOnly in military ruleDOnly in monarchy

Question 21HardLevel 1

If government withdraws a wrong policy due to people's demand, which pro-democracy argument becomes strongest?

AMorality declines in politicsBDecisions are always slowCCapacity of correction and accountabilityDDemocracy is unstable

Question 22HardLevel 1

If every decision in democracy needs long discussion and delay occurs in an emergency, which argument against democracy becomes stronger?

ASlowness in decision makingBDignity of the individualCMistake correctionDResolution of differences

Question 23HardLevel 1

Which statement gives the most correct analysis of democracy's merits and weaknesses?

ADemocracy has no weaknessBDemocracy is only corruptionCDemocracy has weaknesses but also opportunities for correction accountability and dignityDPeople have no meaning in democracy

Question 24HardLevel 1

If opposition and civil groups question government policies, which side of democracy is strengthened?

AHereditary powerBMilitary ruleCDistance from peopleDAccountability and deliberation

Question 25HardLevel 1

If money power and caste polarisation are used to win elections, which criticism of democracy is shown?

AElectoral competition can become unethical and divisiveBDemocracy always gives better decisionsCDignity automatically increasesDDifferences always get resolved

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If decisions are slow in democracy but opinions of many groups are considered before deciding, what is the most balanced conclusion?

If leaders make false promises only to win elections, which argument against democracy becomes stronger?

People can change government in democracy yet every decision is not correct. What conclusion follows?

If a government takes very fast decisions but does not consult people, which pro-democracy argument goes against it?

Which belief is challenged by the dignity argument in democracy?

If government hides information to avoid public criticism, which democratic strength becomes weak?

When can competition among many parties in democracy become a problem instead of a benefit?

If governments keep changing quickly in a democracy, which criticism gains strength?

If people choose a wrong leader in democracy, why can democracy still be considered better?

On what basis does the ordinary citizens argument criticise democracy?

If someone says decisions in democracy can be short-term due to popularity pressure, what are they pointing out?

Open debate in democracy can improve decisions but also delay them. Which evaluation is correct?

If different social groups present their demands in democracy, what is the most correct pro-democracy meaning?

If money power influences elections in democracy, which criticism gains strength?

In which situation will the accountability argument of democracy be most clearly visible?

Why can criticism of democracy say that elected leaders may also make bad decisions?

If people only get vote in democracy but have no environment to question, which merit becomes weak?

The dignity argument in democracy is most closely linked with what?

If a system is very stable but people cannot change it, which pro-democracy argument becomes important?

In what kind of society is the argument of peaceful resolution of differences especially important in democracy?

If government withdraws a wrong policy due to people's demand, which pro-democracy argument becomes strongest?

If every decision in democracy needs long discussion and delay occurs in an emergency, which argument against democracy becomes stronger?

Which statement gives the most correct analysis of democracy's merits and weaknesses?

If opposition and civil groups question government policies, which side of democracy is strengthened?

If money power and caste polarisation are used to win elections, which criticism of democracy is shown?

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Arguments for and against democracy

Quiz this set

If decisions are slow in democracy but opinions of many groups are considered before deciding, what is the most balanced conclusion?

If leaders make false promises only to win elections, which argument against democracy becomes stronger?

People can change government in democracy yet every decision is not correct. What conclusion follows?

If a government takes very fast decisions but does not consult people, which pro-democracy argument goes against it?

Which belief is challenged by the dignity argument in democracy?

If government hides information to avoid public criticism, which democratic strength becomes weak?

When can competition among many parties in democracy become a problem instead of a benefit?

If governments keep changing quickly in a democracy, which criticism gains strength?

If people choose a wrong leader in democracy, why can democracy still be considered better?

On what basis does the ordinary citizens argument criticise democracy?

If someone says decisions in democracy can be short-term due to popularity pressure, what are they pointing out?

Open debate in democracy can improve decisions but also delay them. Which evaluation is correct?

If different social groups present their demands in democracy, what is the most correct pro-democracy meaning?

If money power influences elections in democracy, which criticism gains strength?

In which situation will the accountability argument of democracy be most clearly visible?

Why can criticism of democracy say that elected leaders may also make bad decisions?

If people only get vote in democracy but have no environment to question, which merit becomes weak?

The dignity argument in democracy is most closely linked with what?

If a system is very stable but people cannot change it, which pro-democracy argument becomes important?

In what kind of society is the argument of peaceful resolution of differences especially important in democracy?

If government withdraws a wrong policy due to people's demand, which pro-democracy argument becomes strongest?

If every decision in democracy needs long discussion and delay occurs in an emergency, which argument against democracy becomes stronger?

Which statement gives the most correct analysis of democracy's merits and weaknesses?

If opposition and civil groups question government policies, which side of democracy is strengthened?

If money power and caste polarisation are used to win elections, which criticism of democracy is shown?

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