Why is it incomplete to treat slow decision making in democracy only as a weakness?
Correct answer: A
Slow process is a criticism but it can include more viewpoints. In exams view both speed and quality together.
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Expert · Level 20 · civics,democracy,expert,slow_decision,deliberation
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- Because deliberation can make decisions more inclusive and responsible
- Because no decisions are made in democracy
- Because only a king takes correct decisions
- Because people's opinion is always wrong
Expert · Level 20 · civics,democracy,expert,correction,elections
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- Wrong government always remains permanent
- People can change the government in the next election
- Citizens get no rights
- Elections are unrelated to correction
Expert · Level 20 · civics,democracy,expert,money_power,political_equality
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- Government is permanent
- Differences always end
- All citizens get equal political importance
- Law is not needed
Expert · Level 20 · civics,democracy,expert,populism,power_race
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- People's consent ends
- There is no campaign in democracy
- Elections are never fair
- Politics can become a race for power instead of public service
Expert · Level 20 · civics,democracy,expert,debate,decision_quality
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- It brings out weaknesses and alternatives of a decision
- It removes citizens from governance
- It keeps government above law
- It ends elections
Expert · Level 20 · civics,democracy,expert,consent,legitimacy
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- Because it makes power hereditary
- Because it gives democratic legitimacy to governance
- Because it silences citizens
- Because it makes elections unnecessary
Expert · Level 20 · civics,democracy,expert,voter_knowledge,criticism
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- Criticism related to speed of decision making
- Criticism related to money power
- Criticism related to limits of knowledge and information
- Argument related to dignity
Expert · Level 20 · civics,democracy,expert,dignity,participation
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- Citizens have no role in democracy
- Dictatorship gives citizens more participation
- Democracy values only rulers' dignity
- Democracy treats a citizen as a participant with vote and voice
Expert · Level 20 · civics,democracy,expert,criticism,accountability
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- Capacity for correction and accountability
- Hereditary power
- Secret rule
- Permanent government
Expert · Level 20 · civics,democracy,expert,electoral_competition,responsiveness
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- When it runs only on money power
- When it pushes leaders to focus on people's needs
- When it frightens voters
- When it is based on false propaganda
Expert · Level 20 · civics,democracy,expert,power_struggle,criticism
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- When people vote freely
- When leaders communicate with people
- When competition becomes power struggle instead of public service
- When government is accountable to people
Expert · Level 20 · civics,democracy,expert,misinformation,voters
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- Voter decisions can be misled
- Government always becomes better
- Corruption ends
- People's participation ends
Expert · Level 20 · civics,democracy,expert,deliberation,acceptability
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- Because it keeps citizens away
- Because it can include views of affected people
- Because it stops voting
- Because it removes rights
Expert · Level 20 · civics,democracy,expert,social_differences,dialogue
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- Always hiding differences
- Giving permanent power to one group
- Providing a path for peaceful solution through dialogue
- Ending opposing views
Expert · Level 20 · civics,democracy,expert,electoral_accountability,leaders
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- Dynasty tradition
- Military order
- Secret rule
- People's decision in the next election
Expert · Level 20 · civics,democracy,expert,public_opinion,emotion
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- Because public opinion may be influenced by emotion instead of reason
- Because citizens never give opinions
- Because elections do not occur
- Because government never remains accountable
Expert · Level 20 · civics,democracy,expert,public_debate,policy
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- By always keeping decisions secret
- By removing citizens from the process
- By bringing out weaknesses and alternatives
- By making government permanent
Expert · Level 20 · civics,democracy,expert,inclusive_decision,consultation
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- Complete rule of one person
- More inclusive decision
- Silence of citizens
- End of rights
Expert · Level 20 · civics,democracy,expert,corruption,representation
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- Fair representation
- People's voice
- Public debate
- Corrective capacity
Expert · Level 20 · civics,democracy,expert,accountable_governance,change
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- Hereditary power
- Accountable governance
- Secret administration
- Permanent ruler
If people choose a wrong government in democracy which corrective argument can be given in its favour?
Correct answer: B
Democracy does not remove all chances of mistakes but gives a path for correction. In exams connect elections with corrective capacity.
View question detailsMoney power most challenges which claim of democracy?
Correct answer: C
Money power can weaken political equality. In exams treat money power as a serious criticism of democracy.
View question detailsIf leaders make impractical promises to win elections which criticism applies to democracy?
Correct answer: D
Popular promises can show race for power. In exams connect election promises with accountability.
View question detailsHow does debate become a tool for improving decisions in democracy?
Correct answer: A
Debate can help identify mistakes early. In exams connect public debate with decision quality.
View question detailsWhy is people's consent such an important argument in favour of democracy?
Correct answer: B
In democracy legitimacy of rule comes from people's consent. In exams write consent and legitimacy together.
View question detailsVoters are not experts in every complex policy is what type of criticism of democracy?
Correct answer: C
This criticism is based on limits of voters' information. In exams identify it as an argument against democracy.
View question detailsHow is the citizen dignity argument in democracy basically different from dictatorship?
Correct answer: D
Democracy does not treat citizens only as order followers. In exams connect dignity with participation.
View question detailsIf a government changes policy after listening to criticism which strength of democracy is shown?
Correct answer: A
Criticism gives government a chance to improve. In exams connect criticism with democracy's corrective capacity.
View question detailsWhen does electoral competition become an argument in favour of democracy?
Correct answer: B
Healthy competition can make leaders answerable to people. In exams remember the positive side of competition.
View question detailsWhen does electoral competition become a criticism of democracy?
Correct answer: C
Power struggle can weaken democratic politics. In exams understand the difference between public service and power race.
View question detailsVoters influenced by misinformation create which challenge for democracy?
Correct answer: A
Misinformation can affect the quality of electoral decisions. In exams understand quality of information as a challenge of democracy.
View question detailsDeliberation in democracy can be slow yet why can it increase acceptability?
Correct answer: B
Hearing affected people makes a decision more acceptable. In exams write the balance of delay and acceptability.
View question detailsIn the context of social differences what is the strongest point of democracy?
Correct answer: C
Democracy directs differences toward dialogue instead of violence. In exams write peaceful conflict resolution.
View question detailsIf leaders ignore people's needs which mechanism of democracy can make them answerable?
Correct answer: D
Fear of the next election keeps leaders careful toward people. In exams write electoral accountability.
View question detailsWhy can emotional public opinion become a challenge for democracy?
Correct answer: A
Emotional public opinion can increase wrong decisions. In exams understand open debate as a corrective remedy.
View question detailsHow does public debate test decisions in democracy?
Correct answer: C
Public debate can expose weaknesses in policy. In exams connect debate with decision quality.
View question detailsPolicy made after consultation with many groups shows which benefit of democracy?
Correct answer: B
Hearing many groups can include more interests in decisions. In exams write inclusive decision as a benefit.
View question detailsElections affected by corruption can weaken which outcome of democracy?
Correct answer: A
Corruption can distort representation. In exams write corruption as a challenge to democratic fairness.
View question detailsThe right to change government most strongly supports which argument of democracy?
Correct answer: B
The right to change government keeps leaders answerable to people. In exams write change and accountability together.
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