When does electoral competition in democracy become negative?
Correct answer: C
Race for power can become a criticism of democratic politics. In exams write the difference between public service and power race.
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Arguments for and against democracy
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Hard · Level 20 · civics,democracy,hard,power_race,criticism
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- When leaders talk to people
- When citizens vote freely
- When it becomes a race for power instead of public service
- When government is accountable to people
Hard · Level 20 · civics,democracy,hard,misinformation,voters
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- Voters' decision may be misled
- Government will always be more accountable
- Decisions will automatically improve
- Money power will end
Hard · Level 20 · civics,democracy,hard,deliberation,acceptability
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- Because it silences citizens
- Because it can make decisions more acceptable and responsible
- Because it stops elections
- Because it removes rights
Hard · Level 20 · civics,democracy,hard,conflict_resolution,dialogue
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- Conflicts in society can reduce through dialogue
- Differences never exist in democracy
- All groups must remain silent
- Government remains separate from people
Hard · Level 20 · civics,democracy,hard,electoral_accountability,leaders
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- Dynasty tradition
- Military order
- People's decision in the next election
- Secret rule
Hard · Level 20 · civics,democracy,hard,public_opinion,emotion
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- Government is answerable to people
- Public opinion may sometimes be influenced by emotion instead of reason
- Citizens' dignity increases
- Wrong government can be changed
Hard · Level 20 · civics,democracy,hard,public_debate,decision_quality
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- By bringing out weaknesses and alternatives of a decision
- By always keeping decisions secret
- By keeping citizens away
- By making government permanent
Hard · Level 20 · civics,democracy,hard,inclusive_decision,consultation
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- Unlimited power of one person
- More inclusive decision
- Silence of people
- End of rights
Hard · Level 20 · civics,democracy,hard,corruption,representation
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- Fair representation
- People's participation
- Peaceful dialogue
- Corrective capacity
Hard · Level 20 · civics,democracy,hard,accountability,change_government
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- Leaders' dynasty
- People's right to choose and change government
- Government being permanent
- Absence of elections
Hard · Level 20 · civics,democracy,hard,dignity,dictatorship
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- Democracy treats citizens as participants while dictatorship may treat them as order followers
- Democracy gives no rights to citizens
- Dictatorship gives more political equality to citizens
- Democracy always stops public opinion
Hard · Level 20 · civics,democracy,hard,expertise,balanced_answer
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- There is a limitation of expertise but discussion and accountability improve democracy
- All voters are always experts
- There is no discussion in democracy
- Wrong decisions can never be corrected
Hard · Level 20 · civics,democracy,hard,opposition,accountability
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- Watch over government and accountability
- Ending elections
- End of citizen rights
- Removal of people
Hard · Level 20 · civics,democracy,hard,coalition,delay
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- Compromises and delays in policy decisions may increase
- People's vote ends
- Elections do not occur in democracy
- Citizens' dignity ends
Hard · Level 20 · civics,democracy,hard,public_deliberation,participation
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- Public deliberation and active participation
- Date of election
- Speed of counting
- Size of ballot
Hard · Level 20 · civics,democracy,hard,participation,correction
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- Participation lets people challenge wrong policies and bring change
- Participation makes government permanent
- Participation makes citizens silent
- Participation ends elections
Hard · Level 20 · civics,democracy,hard,short_termism,elections
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- Leaders may choose immediate popularity over long-term policy
- Leaders always take expert decisions
- Elections remove citizens
- People's consent ends
Hard · Level 20 · civics,democracy,hard,criticism,misinformation
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- Open criticism helps policy improvement while false propaganda can mislead voters
- Both are always the same
- Open criticism ends elections
- False propaganda always strengthens democracy
Hard · Level 20 · civics,democracy,hard,political_equality,dignity
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- Democracy enhances citizen dignity and equality
- Democracy increases money power
- Democracy always slows decisions
- Democracy makes corruption compulsory
Hard · Level 20 · civics,democracy,hard,power_change,accountability
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- They can completely ignore people
- They may remain more careful and answerable to people
- They always become permanent rulers
- They end elections
If misinformation influences voters in democracy which challenge arises?
Correct answer: A
Misinformation can affect voters' choices. In exams understand quality of information as a challenge of democracy.
View question detailsWhy is deliberation valued in democracy despite slow process?
Correct answer: B
Deliberation considers more interests in a decision. In exams write the balance between delay and acceptability.
View question detailsPeaceful resolution of differences in democracy shows which major benefit?
Correct answer: A
Democracy directs differences toward dialogue rather than violence. In exams write conflict resolution as a benefit.
View question detailsIf leaders ignore people's needs in democracy which accountability mechanism can control them?
Correct answer: C
Elections force leaders to pay attention to people's needs. In exams remember electoral accountability.
View question detailsThe emotional public opinion argument against democracy is linked with which concern?
Correct answer: B
Public opinion may sometimes be influenced by emotions or misinformation. In exams write it as a challenge of democracy.
View question detailsHow does public debate examine decisions in democracy?
Correct answer: A
Public debate helps identify mistakes and alternatives. In exams connect debate with decision quality.
View question detailsIf policy decision in democracy is made after consulting many groups which benefit is seen?
Correct answer: B
Hearing many groups can make a decision more inclusive. In exams write inclusiveness as a benefit of democracy.
View question detailsIf elections are affected by corruption which feature of democracy may weaken?
Correct answer: A
Corruption weakens electoral fairness and representation. In exams treat corruption as a serious criticism.
View question detailsThe argument that government is accountable to people in democracy is most strengthened by what?
Correct answer: B
The right to change government is the basis of democratic accountability. In exams write change of government and accountability together.
View question detailsHow is the human dignity argument in democracy different from dictatorship?
Correct answer: A
Democracy values citizens' voice and participation. In exams connect dignity with participation.
View question detailsIf someone says not everyone is expert in democracy so democracy is wrong what is the balanced answer?
Correct answer: A
Lack of expertise is a challenge but democracy also has correction mechanisms. In exams give a balanced answer.
View question detailsOpposition criticism in democracy can be linked with which benefit?
Correct answer: A
Opposition parties can bring government mistakes forward. In exams connect opposition with accountability.
View question detailsWhat can be a criticism related to coalition government in democracy?
Correct answer: A
In coalition many parties' agreement can slow decisions. In exams connect it with criticism of decision process.
View question detailsIf citizens in democracy are limited only to voting and no discussion occurs which aspect weakens?
Correct answer: A
Democracy is not only voting but also discussion and participation. In exams write broader citizen role.
View question detailsWhat is the relation between corrective capacity and people's participation in democracy?
Correct answer: A
People's participation makes democracy correctable. In exams remember participation and correction together.
View question detailsWhat is the problem of short-term electoral gains in criticism of democracy?
Correct answer: A
Electoral pressure can push leaders toward popular but less useful decisions. In exams write short-term popularity as a criticism.
View question detailsHow is open criticism different from false propaganda in democracy?
Correct answer: A
In democracy criticism is useful but misinformation is a challenge. In exams distinguish criticism from misleading propaganda.
View question detailsEqual political status of citizens in democracy strengthens which argument?
Correct answer: A
Equal political status is a basis of citizen dignity. In exams write equality in favour of democracy.
View question detailsIf power can change in democracy what effect does it have on rulers' behaviour?
Correct answer: B
Possibility of change in power makes leaders accountable. In exams connect power change with accountability.
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