Civics
Arguments for and against democracy
Practice questions
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?