Arguments for and against democracy

Question 1ExpertLevel 19

If voters question both short-term benefit and long-term harm of a policy, what is shown?

APeople are irrelevant in democracyBQuestioning is wrong in democracyCDemocracy is only slowDInformed citizenship can help better decisions

Question 2ExpertLevel 19

If the opposition debates policy in parliament even after electoral defeat, which merit is shown?

AInstitutional dialogue of differencesBElectoral corruptionCIgnorance of leadersDPolitical violence

Question 3ExpertLevel 19

When will accountability be considered weak in democracy?

AWhen people can question governmentBWhen government keeps avoiding answers to questionsCWhen media discusses policyDWhen power can change through elections

Question 4ExpertLevel 19

If citizen dignity in democracy remains limited only to voting and there is no participation, which conclusion is correct?

AThe dignity argument is incomplete in practiceBDemocracy is fully strongCCitizens' role should endDVoting is unnecessary

Question 5ExpertLevel 19

Which criticism of democracy becomes stronger when elections are fought only on emotional slogans?

APossibility of better decision-makingBDecision quality being weakened by popularity and propagandaCPromoting the dignity of citizensDAbility to correct mistakes

Question 6ExpertLevel 19

If a minority group can peacefully present its demand in democracy, which argument strengthens?

ADemocracy can handle diverse differencesBDemocracy always has violenceCDemocracy keeps people silentDDemocracy is only majority arbitrariness

Question 7ExpertLevel 19

If elections are regular in democracy but citizens fear criticism, which pro-democracy argument is harmed?

ARace for powerBAccountability and citizen participationCDelay in decisionsDElection expense

Question 8ExpertLevel 19

If someone says majority opinion in democracy can also be wrong, what is the correct democratic response?

AMajority opinion can be discussed, criticised, and correctedBMajority is never wrongCRights end when majority existsDElections have no meaning

Question 9ExpertLevel 19

If someone rejects democracy completely due to fear of corruption, what is the balanced response?

ACorruption is possible but transparency and accountability can control itBCorruption always ends democracyCThere is no way of reform in democracyDPublic participation is useless

Question 10ExpertLevel 19

In democracy, legitimacy of a decision comes not only from outcome but also from what?

AFrom king's commandBFrom hiding from peopleCFrom the process of deliberation and participationDFrom military power

Question 11ExpertLevel 19

If winning becomes the only goal in electoral politics and public interest is ignored, which conclusion is correct?

AAccountability side of democracy is completeBDignity of the individual has increasedCPublic interest is always safeDPolitical competition can become a weakness of democracy

Question 12ExpertLevel 19

If citizens get time to understand policy but the decision comes late, which expert-level conclusion is correct?

AConsultation increases understanding but delay can be a governance challengeBUnderstanding policy is useless in democracyCDelay always gives only benefitDCitizens should not understand policy

Question 13ExpertLevel 19

Which is the broadest expert argument in favour of democracy?

ADemocracy only gives fast decisionsBDemocracy gives accountability, deliberation, dignity, conflict resolution, and capacity for correctionCDemocracy keeps people outsideDDemocracy is only a race for power

Question 14ExpertLevel 19

Which is the broadest expert summary of criticisms of democracy?

ADemocracy has no problemBDemocracy is only citizen dignityCDemocracy may have concerns of delay, instability, money power, corruption, popularity pressure, and decision qualityDDemocracy is always the fastest government

Question 15ExpertLevel 19

What should be the final expert conclusion on arguments for and against democracy?

ADemocracy should be understood only by meritsBDemocracy should be understood only by weaknessesCNo reform is possible in democracyDDemocracy is imperfect but considered superior due to accountability and capacity for correction

Question 16ExpertLevel 19

If citizens vote in regular elections but cannot discuss policies, which democratic strength will be considered weak?

ADeliberation and informed participationBCriticism of election expenseCGovernment instabilityDRace for power

Question 17ExpertLevel 19

If people can remove the government in a democracy but institutions are weak, which balanced conclusion is correct?

ADemocracy is completely uselessBThere is corrective capacity but institutional strength is necessaryCPeople's role is finishedDElections have no importance

Question 18ExpertLevel 19

If election campaigns focus only on personalities instead of issues, which criticism becomes stronger?

AIssue-based decisions may weaken in democracyBDignity always decreases in democracyCDifferences never exist in democracyDCorrection is impossible in democracy

Question 19ExpertLevel 19

If different views get space in democracy but decisions are delayed, how should this be understood at expert level?

AIt is complete failureBIt is only a benefitCIt is a challenge of balance between participation and efficiencyDIt is unrelated to democracy

Question 20ExpertLevel 19

If criticism is treated as anti-national in democracy, which pro-democracy argument becomes weak?

AArgument of delay in decisionBAccountability and capacity to correct mistakesCCriticism of election expenseDPolitical instability

Arguments for and against democracy

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If voters question both short-term benefit and long-term harm of a policy, what is shown?

If the opposition debates policy in parliament even after electoral defeat, which merit is shown?

When will accountability be considered weak in democracy?

If citizen dignity in democracy remains limited only to voting and there is no participation, which conclusion is correct?

Which criticism of democracy becomes stronger when elections are fought only on emotional slogans?

If a minority group can peacefully present its demand in democracy, which argument strengthens?

If elections are regular in democracy but citizens fear criticism, which pro-democracy argument is harmed?

If someone says majority opinion in democracy can also be wrong, what is the correct democratic response?

If someone rejects democracy completely due to fear of corruption, what is the balanced response?

In democracy, legitimacy of a decision comes not only from outcome but also from what?

If winning becomes the only goal in electoral politics and public interest is ignored, which conclusion is correct?

If citizens get time to understand policy but the decision comes late, which expert-level conclusion is correct?

Which is the broadest expert argument in favour of democracy?

Which is the broadest expert summary of criticisms of democracy?

What should be the final expert conclusion on arguments for and against democracy?

If citizens vote in regular elections but cannot discuss policies, which democratic strength will be considered weak?

If people can remove the government in a democracy but institutions are weak, which balanced conclusion is correct?

If election campaigns focus only on personalities instead of issues, which criticism becomes stronger?

If different views get space in democracy but decisions are delayed, how should this be understood at expert level?

If criticism is treated as anti-national in democracy, which pro-democracy argument becomes weak?

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Arguments for and against democracy

Quiz this set

If voters question both short-term benefit and long-term harm of a policy, what is shown?

If the opposition debates policy in parliament even after electoral defeat, which merit is shown?

When will accountability be considered weak in democracy?

If citizen dignity in democracy remains limited only to voting and there is no participation, which conclusion is correct?

Which criticism of democracy becomes stronger when elections are fought only on emotional slogans?

If a minority group can peacefully present its demand in democracy, which argument strengthens?

If elections are regular in democracy but citizens fear criticism, which pro-democracy argument is harmed?

If someone says majority opinion in democracy can also be wrong, what is the correct democratic response?

If someone rejects democracy completely due to fear of corruption, what is the balanced response?

In democracy, legitimacy of a decision comes not only from outcome but also from what?

If winning becomes the only goal in electoral politics and public interest is ignored, which conclusion is correct?

If citizens get time to understand policy but the decision comes late, which expert-level conclusion is correct?

Which is the broadest expert argument in favour of democracy?

Which is the broadest expert summary of criticisms of democracy?

What should be the final expert conclusion on arguments for and against democracy?

If citizens vote in regular elections but cannot discuss policies, which democratic strength will be considered weak?

If people can remove the government in a democracy but institutions are weak, which balanced conclusion is correct?

If election campaigns focus only on personalities instead of issues, which criticism becomes stronger?

If different views get space in democracy but decisions are delayed, how should this be understood at expert level?

If criticism is treated as anti-national in democracy, which pro-democracy argument becomes weak?

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