How does listening to different opinions affect decisions in democracy?
Correct answer: A
Different opinions allow decisions to consider many sides. In exams connect diverse views with better decisions.
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Arguments for and against democracy
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Medium · Level 20 · civics,democracy,different_views,decision
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- It can make decisions more balanced
- It always makes decisions wrong
- It ends citizens' role
- It removes law
Medium · Level 20 · civics,democracy,power_morality,criticism
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- It can weaken political morality
- It always makes citizens experts
- It ends elections
- It makes all decisions instantly correct
Medium · Level 20 · civics,democracy,elections,correction
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- Secret orders
- Regular and free elections
- Hereditary rule
- Citizens' silence
Medium · Level 20 · civics,democracy,conflict_resolution,peace
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- It helps reduce violent conflict in society
- It keeps citizens away from rights
- It gives full power to one person
- It ends elections
Medium · Level 20 · civics,democracy,public_opinion,criticism
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- Limits of voters and public opinion
- Strength of rule of law
- Complete expertise of decision
- Permanent nature of government
Medium · Level 20 · civics,democracy,rights,participation
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- Democracy enhances citizens' dignity
- People have no place in democracy
- Democracy is only for ruler
- Elections are unnecessary in democracy
Medium · Level 20 · civics,democracy,consultation,acceptance
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- Decision can become more acceptable
- Elections can end
- Citizens can lose rights
- Government can become permanent king
Medium · Level 20 · civics,democracy,accountability,governance
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- Governance responsible to people
- Election spending
- Campaign songs
- Size of ballot
Medium · Level 20 · civics,democracy,professional_politics,power
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- Because leaders never contest elections
- Because competition for power and office can increase
- Because citizens get no rights
- Because there is no place for discussion
Medium · Level 20 · civics,democracy,legitimacy,consent
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- People's consent and participation
- Dynasty tradition
- Military control
- Secret orders
Medium · Level 20 · civics,democracy,ordinary_voters,limitation
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- They may not be experts in every complex policy
- They are always wrong
- They should never vote
- They are not citizens
Medium · Level 20 · civics,democracy,dialogue,conflict
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- Capacity to resolve conflicts peacefully
- Capacity to remove voters
- Capacity to make government permanent
- Capacity to end citizen rights
Medium · Level 20 · civics,democracy,wrong_government,correction
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- Possibility of choosing a wrong government
- Presence of voting in elections
- Citizens' dignity
- Political participation
Medium · Level 20 · civics,democracy,balanced_evaluation,arguments
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- So democracy can be evaluated in a balanced way
- So elections can be ended
- So citizens' rights can be removed
- So only criticism is written
Medium · Level 20 · civics,democracy,electoral_competition,responsiveness
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- When it forces leaders to focus on people's needs
- When it runs only on money power
- When it frightens citizens
- When it removes voters
Medium · Level 20 · civics,democracy,power_race,criticism
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- When it becomes only a race for power instead of public service
- When leaders talk to people
- When citizens vote
- When government is accountable
Medium · Level 20 · civics,democracy,peaceful_solution,discussion
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- Democracy gives peaceful solutions
- Democracy runs only on violence
- Democracy silences citizens
- Democracy removes rights
Medium · Level 20 · civics,democracy,criticism,transparency
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- Accountability and transparency
- Dynastic rule
- Secret power
- Citizen silence
Medium · Level 20 · civics,democracy,inclusive_decision,consultation
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- So interests of more people are considered in the decision
- So citizens are removed
- So law ends
- So government becomes permanent
Medium · Level 20 · civics,democracy,misinformation,voters
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- Voters can be influenced by misinformation
- Voters are always experts
- Elections stop automatically
- Government is never accountable
How can race for power affect morality in democracy?
Correct answer: A
Race for power is counted as a criticism of democracy. In exams identify the negative side of politics.
View question detailsWith which process is the capacity to correct mistakes in democracy most connected?
Correct answer: B
Regular elections give people a chance to change government. In exams connect elections with correction of mistakes.
View question detailsWhy is peaceful resolution of differences an important benefit of democracy?
Correct answer: A
Democracy can give conflicts a peaceful direction through dialogue. In exams write conflict resolution as a benefit.
View question detailsThe argument against democracy that decisions may be influenced by emotions is linked with what?
Correct answer: A
Sometimes public opinion can be influenced by emotions. In exams understand it as a criticism of democracy.
View question detailsGetting rights and participation in democracy strengthens which argument?
Correct answer: A
Rights and participation strengthen citizens' dignity. In exams write it in favour of democracy.
View question detailsIn democracy taking people's opinion may slow decisions but what benefit can it give?
Correct answer: A
Consultation can give decisions more social acceptance. In exams view delay and acceptability in balance.
View question detailsIf accountability is absent in democracy which aspect will weaken?
Correct answer: A
Accountability is a major benefit of democratic governance. In exams write responsible government as a pro-democracy argument.
View question detailsWhy is it argued against democracy that politics can become a game of professional interests?
Correct answer: B
Competition for power and office can become a criticism of democracy. In exams write it as the negative side of political competition.
View question detailsWhat is considered the basis of legitimacy of governance in democracy?
Correct answer: A
Democratic governance is considered legitimate through people's consent. In exams connect legitimacy with people's consent.
View question detailsIn criticism of democracy how is the limitation of ordinary voters described?
Correct answer: A
The criticism is that ordinary voters may not have expert understanding of every issue. In exams write it as a limitation.
View question detailsHandling disagreement through dialogue in democracy shows which democratic capacity?
Correct answer: A
Dialogue helps democracy find peaceful solutions to conflicts. In exams write dialogue and agreement together.
View question detailsPeople can change government in democracy is also an answer to which criticism?
Correct answer: A
If a wrong government is chosen people can change it in the next election. In exams write ability to correct as a strength.
View question detailsWhy is it necessary to understand both for and against democracy?
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Understanding both benefits and limits makes the answer balanced. In exams prepare both for and against points.
View question detailsWhen can electoral competition in democracy be considered positive?
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Competition can make leaders responsive to people. In exams remember both positive and negative sides of competition.
View question detailsWhen can electoral competition in democracy be considered negative?
Correct answer: A
Race for power can be a negative side of democratic politics. In exams understand the difference between public service and power race.
View question detailsDiscussing differences instead of suppressing them in democracy strengthens which argument?
Correct answer: A
Discussion helps handle differences peacefully. In exams write it as an argument in favour of democracy.
View question detailsFreedom to criticize government in democracy is linked with which benefit?
Correct answer: A
Freedom to criticize makes government accountable. In exams treat criticism as a healthy feature of democracy.
View question detailsWhy is it important to hear many sides before decision-making in democracy?
Correct answer: A
Hearing many sides can make a decision more inclusive. In exams write inclusive decision-making as a benefit of democracy.
View question detailsWhat does the argument against democracy related to false propaganda say?
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Misinformation can affect voters' decisions. In exams understand false propaganda as a challenge of democracy.
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