Arguments for and against democracy

Question 1HardLevel 21

If a democracy is slow in decision making but listens to different groups before deciding which conclusion is most balanced?

ADelay always makes democracy uselessBDiscussion can improve decision quality but may take timeCPeople have no role in democracyDFast decision is always the correct decision

Question 2HardLevel 21

If an elected government avoids listening to public criticism which argument in favour of democracy becomes weak?

AGovernment accountabilityBElection expenseCLeadership instabilityDDelay in decisions

Question 3HardLevel 21

When critics say popular leaders are not always competent which problem are they pointing to?

AProblem of citizen dignityBProblem of difference between popularity and competenceCProblem of peaceful changeDProblem of people's participation

Question 4HardLevel 21

If elections in democracy are very costly and money power starts influencing them which argument is strengthened?

AMoral argument in favour of democracyBElection expense argument against democracyCBetter decision argumentDDignity argument

Question 5HardLevel 21

Why is the dignity argument in democracy not limited only to voting?

ABecause citizens also get respect for opinion criticism and participationBBecause citizens must remain silentCBecause government is above peopleDBecause elections are not needed

Question 6HardLevel 21

If parties in democracy make unrealistic promises only to win which criticism is appropriate?

APopulist politics may reduce the quality of democracyBIt proves citizen dignityCIt always improves decisionsDIt ends elections

Question 7HardLevel 21

Which democratic advantage is most clearly shown by the argument of peaceful transfer of power?

AAbility to change government without violenceBUnlimited power of governmentCSilence of peopleDPermanent rule of one party

Question 8HardLevel 21

If a system gives quick decisions but does not take people's consent what counter argument supports democracy?

ASpeed alone is enoughBPeople's consent gives legitimacy to decisionsCPeople's participation is unnecessaryDRuler's will is final

Question 9HardLevel 21

If a policy is delayed due to debate but later has fewer mistakes how should this be understood?

ADebate is always harmfulBThere is a balance between delay and qualityCCorrection is impossible in democracyDPeople's role is over

Question 10HardLevel 21

The argument of emotional voting against democracy challenges what?

AAssumption of thoughtful voter judgementBPeaceful transfer of powerCGovernment accountabilityDCitizen dignity

Question 11HardLevel 21

If people replace a bad government next time in democracy which favourable argument is proved?

AAbility to correct mistakesBLow election expenseCAbility of instant decisionDPolitical tension

Question 12HardLevel 21

What condition is necessary along with majority decision making in democracy?

ARespect for dignity of minorities and individualsBSilencing minoritiesCEnding electionsDPlacing majority above law

Question 13HardLevel 21

If political competition starts dividing society into groups which criticism of democracy appears?

AElectoral competition may cause polarisationBPeople's participation increasesCGovernment becomes accountableDPower changes peacefully

Question 14HardLevel 21

Why does people's participation increase the legitimacy of decisions in democracy?

ABecause decisions are linked with people's consentBBecause decisions are hidden from peopleCBecause only leader's will operatesDBecause citizens' opinion is removed

Question 15HardLevel 21

When critics say leaders remain busy winning elections what risk do they show?

ARisk of losing focus on public serviceBRisk of increasing citizen dignityCRisk of peaceful changeDRisk of increasing accountability

Question 16HardLevel 21

In democracy open debate not only gives citizens the right to speak but what else does it do?

AHelps understand issues and question governmentBStops electionsCEnds rightsDMakes government permanent

Question 17HardLevel 21

How is the accountability argument in democracy different from authoritarian rule?

AIn democracy rulers answer to the peopleBIn authoritarian rule people change governmentCPeople have no role in democracyDThere are no elections in democracy

Question 18HardLevel 21

If there is much disagreement over decisions in democracy what positive point can supporters mention?

ADisagreement brings different viewpoints forwardBDisagreement always silences citizensCDisagreement ends electionsDDisagreement makes ruler permanent

Question 19HardLevel 21

The argument against repeated elections in democracy is linked with which practical problem?

AIncrease in expense and political preoccupationBIncrease in citizen dignityCListening to people's voiceDPeaceful transfer of power

Question 20HardLevel 21

When can decisions in democracy be closer to people's needs?

AWhen views of citizens and groups are heardBWhen people are excludedCWhen only one person ordersDWhen elections are absent

Arguments for and against democracy

Quiz this set

If a democracy is slow in decision making but listens to different groups before deciding which conclusion is most balanced?

If an elected government avoids listening to public criticism which argument in favour of democracy becomes weak?

When critics say popular leaders are not always competent which problem are they pointing to?

If elections in democracy are very costly and money power starts influencing them which argument is strengthened?

Why is the dignity argument in democracy not limited only to voting?

If parties in democracy make unrealistic promises only to win which criticism is appropriate?

Which democratic advantage is most clearly shown by the argument of peaceful transfer of power?

If a system gives quick decisions but does not take people's consent what counter argument supports democracy?

If a policy is delayed due to debate but later has fewer mistakes how should this be understood?

The argument of emotional voting against democracy challenges what?

If people replace a bad government next time in democracy which favourable argument is proved?

What condition is necessary along with majority decision making in democracy?

If political competition starts dividing society into groups which criticism of democracy appears?

Why does people's participation increase the legitimacy of decisions in democracy?

When critics say leaders remain busy winning elections what risk do they show?

In democracy open debate not only gives citizens the right to speak but what else does it do?

How is the accountability argument in democracy different from authoritarian rule?

If there is much disagreement over decisions in democracy what positive point can supporters mention?

The argument against repeated elections in democracy is linked with which practical problem?

When can decisions in democracy be closer to people's needs?

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Arguments for and against democracy

Quiz this set

If a democracy is slow in decision making but listens to different groups before deciding which conclusion is most balanced?

If an elected government avoids listening to public criticism which argument in favour of democracy becomes weak?

When critics say popular leaders are not always competent which problem are they pointing to?

If elections in democracy are very costly and money power starts influencing them which argument is strengthened?

Why is the dignity argument in democracy not limited only to voting?

If parties in democracy make unrealistic promises only to win which criticism is appropriate?

Which democratic advantage is most clearly shown by the argument of peaceful transfer of power?

If a system gives quick decisions but does not take people's consent what counter argument supports democracy?

If a policy is delayed due to debate but later has fewer mistakes how should this be understood?

The argument of emotional voting against democracy challenges what?

If people replace a bad government next time in democracy which favourable argument is proved?

What condition is necessary along with majority decision making in democracy?

If political competition starts dividing society into groups which criticism of democracy appears?

Why does people's participation increase the legitimacy of decisions in democracy?

When critics say leaders remain busy winning elections what risk do they show?

In democracy open debate not only gives citizens the right to speak but what else does it do?

How is the accountability argument in democracy different from authoritarian rule?

If there is much disagreement over decisions in democracy what positive point can supporters mention?

The argument against repeated elections in democracy is linked with which practical problem?

When can decisions in democracy be closer to people's needs?

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