Question 1 Hard Level 21
If someone says democracy is only rule of majority what is the best correction? A Democracy is majority along with rights accountability and dignity B There is no place for rights in democracy C People have no role in democracy D There are no elections in democracy
Correct answer: A Democracy cannot be understood only through numbers. Exam tip: connect majority with rights.
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Which statement correctly connects criticism and support about decision process in democracy? A Slow process can be a weakness but discussion can make decisions more acceptable B Slow process has no benefit C Discussion is forbidden in democracy D Acceptability has no relation with people
Correct answer: A In democracy process takes time but increases legitimacy and acceptability. Exam tip: evaluate process in a balanced way.
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The argument that people may choose a wrong leader is balanced by which democratic advantage? A Possibility of correction and change in next election B Making the leader permanent C Silencing people's voice D Removing elections
Correct answer: A In democracy a wrong choice is not permanent because change is possible. Exam tip: write mistake and correction together.
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The favourable argument that democracy handles social diversity is based on what? A Dialogue representation and compromise B Complete power of one group C Suppression of differences D Secret decisions
Correct answer: A In a diverse society democracy gives a platform to different interests. Exam tip: keep representation and dialogue together.
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If media and civil organisations ask questions in a democracy which positive argument is strengthened? A Democratic accountability and public scrutiny B Unlimited power of leader C Absence of elections D Citizen silence
Correct answer: A Public scrutiny makes government answerable. Exam tip: connect civil society with accountability.
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Why is it incomplete to mention only slow decisions while criticising democracy? A Because the same process of deliberation can make decisions more legitimate and often better B Because decisions are taken in a democracy without any discussion C Because elections and public participation have no place in a democracy D Because democratic governments always make decisions faster than other forms of government
Correct answer: A Democratic decisions may take time because they involve discussion, debate and consultation with different groups. However, this same process allows people to be heard, gives decisions wider acceptance (legitimacy), and can reduce mistakes. Therefore, mentioning only slow decision-making is incomplete. Option D is wrong because democracy does not always make faster decisions. Exam tip: when writing an argument about democracy, mention the related benefit along with its limitation.
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What will a hard level balanced evaluation of democracy accept? A Democracy has weaknesses but gives accountability dignity and chance of correction B Democracy has no weakness C Democracy is only costly D Democracy gives no importance to people
Correct answer: A A balanced answer includes both for and against arguments. Exam tip: write both weaknesses and benefits in conclusion.
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If citizens' rights are protected in democracy but decisions are slow which conclusion is appropriate? A Rights and accountability are important benefits but delay is a criticism B Delay ends all rights C Rights have no relation with democracy D Slow decision is always wrong
Correct answer: A Democracy is evaluated through many criteria. Exam tip: do not form the whole conclusion from one weakness.
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What is the best method to understand arguments for and against democracy? A Examine each argument as benefit weakness and balance B Treat all arguments only as benefits C Treat all arguments only as weaknesses D Memorise without studying arguments
Correct answer: A Comparative study of arguments is necessary in this chapter. Exam tip: categorisation makes answers clear.
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What is the most mature conclusion about democracy? A It is not perfect yet gives citizens voice accountability dignity and chance of correction B It is perfect and has no problem C It gives only delay and expense D It ends citizens' voice
Correct answer: A The strength of democracy lies in citizen centred governance despite its weaknesses. Exam tip: keep a mature conclusion balanced.
View question details Question 11 Expert Level 19
If decisions are slow in democracy but affected groups are heard before decisions, what is the deepest conclusion? A Delay is a criticism but participation can make decisions more legitimate B Delay makes democracy completely failed C Hearing groups is always wrong D Legitimacy has no importance in democracy
Correct answer: A Democracy may be slow but participation increases acceptance of decisions. Exam tip: see merit and weakness together.
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If money power becomes more influential than policy debate in electoral competition, which argument against democracy becomes stronger? A Democracy increases dignity of the individual B Electoral competition can become unequal and corrupt C Democracy corrects mistakes D Differences are resolved peacefully
Correct answer: B Money power can weaken electoral equality and clean politics. Exam tip: connect money power with criticism of democracy.
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People may choose a wrong leader in democracy, yet why is democracy considered correctable? A Because the wrong leader always remains permanent B Because people never vote again C Because mistakes can be corrected through the next election and public opinion D Because criticism remains fully banned
Correct answer: C The strength of democracy is not absence of mistakes but ability to correct them. Exam tip: treat elections as a tool of correction.
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Which idea is rejected by the dignity argument in democracy? A Only some intelligent or powerful people matter in governance B Every citizen's voice deserves respect C People can change government D Differences can be resolved through 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 criticism, which strength of democracy becomes weakest? A Polling booth arrangement B Accountability and effect of public opinion C Hereditary power D Military discipline
Correct answer: B Information and criticism make government accountable to people. Exam tip: treat public opinion as a strength of democracy.
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When political parties make strategies only to gain power instead of discussing policy, which criticism is appropriate? A Citizen dignity increases in democracy B Democracy corrects mistakes C Political competition can become a race for power D Democracy handles differences peacefully
Correct answer: C Race for power can weaken quality of democracy. Exam tip: separate positive and negative forms of competition.
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If alliances in democracy change repeatedly only to get offices, which argument against democracy becomes clear? A Dignity of the individual B Better decisions C Resolution of differences D Political instability and race for power
Correct answer: D Frequent alliance change for office can show instability and selfish politics. Exam tip: identify criticism in alliance context.
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What is the most correct evaluation when debate and delay are seen together in democracy? A Debate can improve decisions but delay can become criticism B Debate is always defeat of democracy C Democracy ends if delay happens D Debate has no relation with governance
Correct answer: A The same democratic process can have both positive and negative sides. Exam tip: make balanced analysis.
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If a society has differences based on language, religion, and class, which argument for democracy becomes especially important? A Delay in decisions B Peaceful resolution of differences C Political corruption D Election expenses
Correct answer: B In a diverse society, democracy gives a path of dialogue and compromise. Exam tip: remember relation between diversity and democracy.
View question details Question 20 Expert Level 19
If an argument says ordinary people do not understand complex governance matters, what is the balanced response? A Elections should always be ended because of this B This makes citizen dignity impossible C This is a criticism but democracy gives citizens chance to learn and participate D This fully ends the role of people
Correct answer: C Despite criticism, democracy can promote civic learning and participation. Exam tip: give a balanced answer to opposing arguments.
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