Which criticism of democracy says that consulting many people causes delay?
Correct answer: C
Wide consultation in democracy can take time. In exams treat slow decisions as a criticism.
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Arguments for and against democracy
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Easy · Level 20 · civics,democracy,slow_decision,criticism
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- Democracy takes quick decisions
- Democracy gives rights
- Democracy can be slow
- Democracy enhances dignity
Easy · Level 20 · civics,democracy,political_competition,against
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- It always increases morality
- It can become a race for power
- It removes voters
- It gives no rights to citizens
Easy · Level 20 · civics,democracy,conflict_resolution
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- Through violence
- Through fear
- Through discussion and agreement
- Through secret order
Easy · Level 20 · civics,democracy,against,slow_process
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- It enhances citizens' dignity
- It makes government accountable
- It gives peaceful solution to differences
- It can be slow in decision making
Easy · Level 20 · civics,democracy,change_government,accountability
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- Democracy gives accountable rule
- Democracy does not hold elections
- Democracy gives no rights to citizens
- Democracy is lawlessness
Easy · Level 20 · civics,democracy,leaders,instability
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- Government remains more stable
- Continuity of policies may reduce
- Citizens' dignity increases
- All decisions are immediately correct
Easy · Level 20 · civics,democracy,participation,legitimacy
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- Secret rule
- Dynastic rule
- Democratic legitimacy
- Arbitrary power
Easy · Level 20 · civics,democracy,elected_leaders,against
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- Democracy treats everyone equal
- Democracy allows discussion
- Democracy gives rights
- Elected leaders are not always the most knowledgeable
Easy · Level 20 · civics,democracy,dignity,voice
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- Democracy gives citizens respect and voice
- Democracy frightens citizens
- Democracy deprives citizens of rights
- Democracy values only ruler
Easy · Level 20 · civics,democracy,corruption,criticism
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- Democracy improves decisions through discussion
- There may be possibility of corruption in democracy
- Democracy enhances citizens' dignity
- Democracy handles differences peacefully
Easy · Level 20 · civics,democracy,consultation,decision
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- To keep citizens away
- So only one person decides everything
- So decision can be more thoughtful
- So rights end
Easy · Level 20 · civics,democracy,power_competition,against
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- Politics can sometimes become only a game of gaining power
- Democracy always ends violence
- Citizens never vote in democracy
- There is no election in democracy
Easy · Level 20 · civics,democracy,questioning,accountability
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- Weakness of democracy
- Accountability of democracy
- End of democracy
- Lawlessness of democracy
Easy · Level 20 · civics,democracy,slow_process,consultation
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- A dictator decides alone
- All citizens are silenced
- Decision is taken after discussion with many groups
- No law is followed
Easy · Level 20 · civics,democracy,elections,correction
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- By never changing government
- Through elections
- By removing voters
- By stopping rights
Easy · Level 20 · civics,democracy,for_against,corruption
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- Democracy increases accountability
- Democracy enhances dignity
- Corruption may occur in democracy
- Democracy handles differences
Easy · Level 20 · civics,democracy,better_governance,accountability
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- Because government is accountable to people
- Because there are no elections
- Because citizens have no voice
- Because there is no law
Easy · Level 20 · civics,democracy,ordinary_people,criticism
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- Whether ordinary people understand every issue correctly
- Whether ordinary people are citizens
- Whether ordinary people never vote
- Whether ordinary people are above law
Easy · Level 20 · civics,democracy,different_views,decision
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- Better decisions
- Dictatorship
- Secret rule
- End of rights
Easy · Level 20 · civics,democracy,money_power,elections
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- Influence of money may increase in elections
- Elections enhance citizen dignity
- Elections increase accountability
- Elections correct mistakes
What can be a criticism of political competition in democracy?
Correct answer: B
Democratic politics can sometimes become a race for power. In exams remember this as a criticism.
View question detailsBy which method does democracy try to resolve differences and conflicts?
Correct answer: C
Democracy gives a path to solve differences through discussion and agreement. In exams remember peaceful method.
View question detailsWhich argument can be considered against democracy?
Correct answer: D
Slow decision making is a common criticism of democracy. In exams remember both criticisms and benefits can be asked.
View question detailsPeople can change government in democracy strengthens which argument?
Correct answer: A
The ability to change government makes democracy accountable. In exams write elections and accountability together.
View question detailsWhich argument against democracy is linked with change of leaders?
Correct answer: B
Frequent change of leaders can create policy instability. In exams write it as a criticism.
View question detailsWhat does citizens' participation strengthen in democracy?
Correct answer: C
People's participation gives democratic legitimacy to rule. In exams remember participation as a pro-democracy point.
View question detailsWhich argument against democracy says leaders are not always experts?
Correct answer: D
Critics say elected leaders may not be experts in every issue. In exams treat it as a criticism of democracy.
View question detailsWhich dignity-related statement is correct in favour of democracy?
Correct answer: A
In democracy citizens' voice and dignity matter. In exams write dignity as a benefit of democracy.
View question detailsWhich statement contains a criticism of democracy?
Correct answer: B
Possibility of corruption is counted as a criticism of democracy. In exams separate positive and negative arguments.
View question detailsWhy does democracy listen to everyone's opinion in decision making?
Correct answer: C
Listening to opinions can make decisions more balanced. In exams connect democracy with consultation.
View question detailsWhat is the power-struggle related argument against democracy?
Correct answer: A
Race for power is a criticism of democracy. In exams identify the negative side of political competition.
View question detailsVoters can question government in democracy shows which side?
Correct answer: B
Questioning makes government accountable. In exams connect citizens' questions with accountability.
View question detailsIn which situation is democracy's slow process seen?
Correct answer: C
Discussion with many groups can make decisions slow. In exams remember slow process as a criticism.
View question detailsHow does democracy give citizens a chance to correct mistakes?
Correct answer: B
Elections give people a chance to change a poorly performing government. In exams write correction of mistakes as a benefit.
View question detailsWhich argument is not in favour of democracy?
Correct answer: C
Possibility of corruption is an argument against democracy. In exams identify for and against separately.
View question detailsWhy can democracy be called better governance?
Correct answer: A
Accountability gives democracy a basis for better governance. In exams write accountable rule as an argument in favour.
View question detailsWhich question about ordinary people's ability is raised in criticism of democracy?
Correct answer: A
Critics say ordinary people may not fully understand every complex issue. In exams write it as a criticism.
View question detailsListening to different views in democracy is linked with which benefit?
Correct answer: A
Different views can make decisions more balanced. In exams remember debate and better decisions together.
View question detailsWhich argument against democracy can be linked with election expenses?
Correct answer: A
Election expenses and money power are criticisms of democracy. In exams treat money power as a negative argument.
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