Question 1 Hard Level 19
If decisions are slow in democracy but opinions of many groups are considered before deciding, what is the most balanced conclusion? A Delay is a criticism but consultation can improve decision quality B Delay makes democracy completely useless C Consultation has no relation with decisions D Taking opinions is always wrong in democracy
Correct answer: A Slow process in democracy can be both a weakness and a strength for thoughtful decisions. Exam tip: write balanced answers.
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If leaders make false promises only to win elections, which argument against democracy becomes stronger? A Dignity of the individual increases B Political competition may reduce morality C Differences are resolved peacefully D Mistakes are corrected immediately
Correct answer: B False promises show weakness in the race for power. Exam tip: connect electoral morality with arguments against democracy.
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People can change government in democracy yet every decision is not correct. What conclusion follows? A People have no importance in democracy B Democracy is only dictatorship C Democracy gives chance to correct mistakes but is not free from mistakes D Elections do not happen in democracy
Correct answer: C Democracy is not perfect but has capacity for correction. Exam tip: understand mistakes and correction together.
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If a government takes very fast decisions but does not consult people, which pro-democracy argument goes against it? A Fast decisions are always democratic B People's opinion is unnecessary C One person makes the best decision D Deliberation can make decisions better and more acceptable
Correct answer: D Democracy values consultation and participation, not only speed. Exam tip: separate fast decisions from better decisions.
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Which belief is challenged by the dignity argument in democracy? A Only some educated or powerful people matter in governance B Every citizen's voice is important C People can change government D Differences can be resolved by dialogue
Correct answer: A The dignity argument is based on equality and respect of citizens. Exam tip: do not treat elitist thinking as democratic.
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If government hides information to avoid public criticism, which democratic strength becomes weak? A Hereditary power B Accountability and pressure of public opinion C Military discipline D One-sided command
Correct answer: B Information and criticism make government accountable. Exam tip: treat public opinion as a strength of democracy.
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When can competition among many parties in democracy become a problem instead of a benefit? A When parties give choices to people B When parties discuss policy C When competition becomes a blind race for power D When elections are regular
Correct answer: C Political competition gives choices but race for power may bring corruption. Exam tip: understand both sides of competition.
View question details Question 8 Hard Level 19
If governments keep changing quickly in a democracy, which criticism gains strength? A Democracy enhances dignity of the individual B Democracy gives better decisions C Democracy resolves differences D Democracy can be unstable
Correct answer: D Frequent change can increase concern of instability in governance. Exam tip: identify instability as an argument against democracy.
View question details Question 9 Hard Level 19
If people choose a wrong leader in democracy, why can democracy still be considered better? A Because people can correct the mistake in the next election B Because the wrong leader becomes permanent C Because criticism stops D Because people never vote again
Correct answer: A The strength of democracy is not absence of mistakes but correction of mistakes. Exam tip: remember the capacity to correct.
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On what basis does the ordinary citizens argument criticise democracy? A People always change government B Every voter may not be an expert decision maker C People's dignity increases D Democracy handles differences
Correct answer: B This criticism doubts the political understanding of ordinary citizens. Exam tip: treat it as an argument against democracy.
View question details Question 11 Hard Level 19
If someone says decisions in democracy can be short-term due to popularity pressure, what are they pointing out? A A decision-related criticism of democracy B Dignity strength of democracy C Merit of resolving differences D Benefit of changing government
Correct answer: A Popularity pressure can sometimes weaken far-sighted decisions. Exam tip: separate popular decisions from right decisions.
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Open debate in democracy can improve decisions but also delay them. Which evaluation is correct? A Debate is always harmful B Debate has no political importance C It is a dual aspect of democracy D Democracy ends if delay happens
Correct answer: C Open debate is both a strength and a cause of slowness in democracy. Exam tip: identify two sides of the same point.
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If different social groups present their demands in democracy, what is the most correct pro-democracy meaning? A Differences get a chance to appear peacefully B Only violence increases in society C Citizens' voice is useless D Government becomes separate from people
Correct answer: A Democracy brings differences into dialogue instead of suppressing them. Exam tip: connect diversity with dialogue.
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If money power influences elections in democracy, which criticism gains strength? A Citizen dignity increases B Electoral competition can bring corruption and inequality C People can correct mistakes D Differences are peaceful
Correct answer: B Money power can weaken electoral equality and clean politics. Exam tip: place money power under arguments against democracy.
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In which situation will the accountability argument of democracy be most clearly visible? A Government explains or changes policy after criticism B Government silences critics C Government postpones elections D Government hides information from people
Correct answer: A Accountability is visible when government answers the people. Exam tip: connect accountability with responsive governance.
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Why can criticism of democracy say that elected leaders may also make bad decisions? A Because being elected does not automatically make decisions correct B Because elections never happen C Because people have no rights D Because debate always remains closed
Correct answer: A Election gives legitimacy but not a guarantee of correct decisions. Exam tip: separate election from decision quality.
View question details Question 17 Hard Level 19
If people only get vote in democracy but have no environment to question, which merit becomes weak? A Criticism of election expense B Accountability and participation C Instability due to leader change D Race for power
Correct answer: B Democracy needs not only voting but also accountability and citizen voice. Exam tip: see vote and questioning together.
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The dignity argument in democracy is most closely linked with what? A Delay in decisions B Instability of government C Political corruption D Treating every citizen as an equally respected participant
Correct answer: D In democracy, citizen is not merely an order-follower but a respected participant. Exam tip: connect dignity with participation.
View question details Question 19 Hard Level 19
If a system is very stable but people cannot change it, which pro-democracy argument becomes important? A Accountability to people and chance of correction are more important than mere stability B People should have no role C Not changing government is always superior D Wrong rule should remain permanent
Correct answer: A Democracy values accountability and correction more than mere stability. Exam tip: understand difference between stability and accountability.
View question details Question 20 Hard Level 19
In what kind of society is the argument of peaceful resolution of differences especially important in democracy? A In a uniform society without differences B In a society with diverse languages religions and classes C Only in military rule D Only in monarchy
Correct answer: B In a diverse society, democracy can handle differences through dialogue. Exam tip: remember relation between diversity and democracy.
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