Question 1

Under which condition does the better decision argument in favour of democracy seem most correct?

Accepted Answer

When decisions are made after hearing different opinions Real discussion and information are necessary for better decisions. Exam tip: do not treat discussion as merely formal.

Question 2

If leaders in democracy avoid necessary but difficult decisions to please people, which criticism arises?

Accepted Answer

Popularity pressure can weaken policy Popularity pressure can sometimes weaken long-term interest. Exam tip: identify populist decisions.

Question 3

If peaceful protest and elections are both possible due to democracy in a country, which combined benefit is shown?

Accepted Answer

People can pressure and change government without violence Democracy gives peaceful routes of voice and electoral change. Exam tip: understand protest and election together.

Question 4

Why should a majority decision in democracy not be treated as final truth?

Accepted Answer

Because discussion criticism and correction remain possible In democracy, decisions can be reviewed and corrected. Exam tip: connect majority with accountability.

Question 5

If media and civil society are free in democracy, which argument gets the strongest support?

Accepted Answer

Government can become more accountable Free media and civil society can scrutinise government. Exam tip: connect them with accountability.

Question 6

When can the corruption argument against democracy become weaker?

Accepted Answer

When elections are transparent and people can ask questions Transparency and accountability can reduce the criticism of corruption. Exam tip: remember corrective institutions.

Question 7

If citizens get equal respect in democracy but the decision process is slow, how will both points be classified?

Accepted Answer

Dignity in favour and slowness against Dignity is a merit of democracy while slowness is a criticism. Exam tip: read mixed statements in separate parts.

Question 8

If an argument says ordinary people do not understand complex matters of governance in democracy, what is the best response?

Accepted Answer

This is a criticism but democracy also gives citizens a chance to learn and participate Despite criticism, democracy promotes citizen participation and learning. Exam tip: give balanced response to criticism.

Question 9

What is the relation between power change and instability arguments in democracy?

Accepted Answer

Power change is a tool of correction but frequent change can become criticism of instability The same feature can have positive and negative meanings. Exam tip: decide the argument by context.

Question 10

If public debate in democracy becomes limited only to voices of rich groups, which strength becomes weak?

Accepted Answer

Inclusive participation and equal dignity Direct answer: Option A, inclusive participation and equal dignity. Democracy is stronger when all citizens can speak, be heard, and take part in public discussion, regardless of wealth. If only rich groups are heard, poorer and less powerful citizens may be unable to express needs or influence decisions. The reasoning is: public debate should include different experiences; inclusion makes decisions more representative; treating every citizen’s voice as valuable supports equal dignity. When rich voices alone dominate, both inclusion and equal respect are weakened. Option A is correct because it names both affected democratic strengths. Option B, criticism of election expense, concerns the cost of elections, which may be a separate issue but is not the main strength directly described. Option C, government instability, is not necessarily caused by limited debate and is not a democratic strength. Option D, speed of decision, may sometimes change when discussion expands, but the central problem here is exclusion, not speed. Memory cue: democracy means every citizen’s voice counts, not only the wealthy.

Question 11

Which criticism of democracy is linked with frequent alliance changes to gain office in electoral politics?

Accepted Answer

Political instability and race for power Changing alliances for power can show instability and selfish politics. Exam tip: identify criticism in alliance context.

Question 12

If laws and institutions are strong in democracy, what can happen to criticisms of corruption and instability?

Accepted Answer

They may reduce because accountability increases Strong institutions can control weaknesses of democracy. Exam tip: remember relation between institutions and accountability.

Question 13

Which statement most weakens the better decision argument in democracy?

Accepted Answer

Decision is based only on emotional propaganda and rumours Rumours and emotional propaganda reduce decision quality. Exam tip: distinguish informed discussion from propaganda.

Question 14

If people ask questions on policy before elections, which dual benefit of democracy is shown?

Accepted Answer

Accountability and better decisions Questions on policy make government accountable and improve decisions. Exam tip: treat questioning as democratic strength.

Question 15

If the slow decision process of government harms citizens' safety, which argument against democracy gets an example?

Accepted Answer

Slow decision argument Where time is necessary, excessive delay can become a criticism of democracy. Exam tip: evaluate slowness by situation.

Question 16

Respect for dissent in democracy is linked with which pro-democracy argument?

Accepted Answer

Handling differences peacefully Giving space to dissent increases possibility of peaceful resolution in society. Exam tip: understand dissent as a democratic process.

Question 17

Which option wrongly classifies arguments for and against democracy?

Accepted Answer

Dignity of the individual is against Dignity of the individual is an argument in favour of democracy, not against. Exam tip: classify carefully.

Question 18

If the losing party in democracy peacefully plays the role of opposition, which merit is shown?

Accepted Answer

Institutional and peaceful management of differences Peaceful work of opposition keeps differences within institutions in democracy. Exam tip: connect opposition with managing differences.

Question 19

How will you understand the relation between citizen dignity and accountability in democracy?

Accepted Answer

Citizen gets respect, so they can demand answers from government Dignity makes citizen an active and respected participant. Exam tip: understand relation between dignity and questioning.

Question 20

If media is not free in democracy, which pro-democracy argument weakens the most?

Accepted Answer

Government accountability Free media increases accountability by taking government information to people. Exam tip: connect media with accountability.

Question 21

If an argument says electoral competition in democracy can divide society, what is it related to?

Accepted Answer

Criticism of political competition against democracy Electoral competition can sometimes increase division and polarisation. Exam tip: keep it under arguments against democracy.

Question 22

If people have the right to change government in democracy but vote without information, which balanced analysis is correct?

Accepted Answer

Right to change government is a strength but informed citizenship is necessary Voting power works better when citizens make informed decisions. Exam tip: see rights and responsibility together.

Question 23

Why can democracy be considered better despite serious criticisms?

Accepted Answer

Because it allows criticism correction accountability and peaceful change The strength of democracy lies in its capacity for correction and accountability. Exam tip: write possibility of correction despite criticism.

Question 24

Which statement is the most accurate hard-level summary of criticisms of democracy?

Accepted Answer

Democracy may have concerns like delay instability money power corruption and popularity pressure These criticisms show procedural weaknesses of democracy. Exam tip: write criticisms with examples.

Question 25

Which statement is the most accurate hard-level summary in favour of democracy?

Accepted Answer

Democracy gives accountability deliberation dignity conflict resolution and chance to correct mistakes Major strengths of democracy are linked with people's participation and accountability of power. Exam tip: write pro-democracy arguments systematically.

Arguments for and against democracy

Practice questions

01 Under which condition does the better decision argument in favour of democracy seem most correct?

02 If leaders in democracy avoid necessary but difficult decisions to please people, which criticism arises?

03 If peaceful protest and elections are both possible due to democracy in a country, which combined benefit is shown?

04 Why should a majority decision in democracy not be treated as final truth?

05 If media and civil society are free in democracy, which argument gets the strongest support?

06 When can the corruption argument against democracy become weaker?

07 If citizens get equal respect in democracy but the decision process is slow, how will both points be classified?

08 If an argument says ordinary people do not understand complex matters of governance in democracy, what is the best response?

09 What is the relation between power change and instability arguments in democracy?

10 If public debate in democracy becomes limited only to voices of rich groups, which strength becomes weak?

11 Which criticism of democracy is linked with frequent alliance changes to gain office in electoral politics?

12 If laws and institutions are strong in democracy, what can happen to criticisms of corruption and instability?

13 Which statement most weakens the better decision argument in democracy?

14 If people ask questions on policy before elections, which dual benefit of democracy is shown?

15 If the slow decision process of government harms citizens' safety, which argument against democracy gets an example?

16 Respect for dissent in democracy is linked with which pro-democracy argument?

17 Which option wrongly classifies arguments for and against democracy?

18 If the losing party in democracy peacefully plays the role of opposition, which merit is shown?

19 How will you understand the relation between citizen dignity and accountability in democracy?

20 If media is not free in democracy, which pro-democracy argument weakens the most?

21 If an argument says electoral competition in democracy can divide society, what is it related to?

22 If people have the right to change government in democracy but vote without information, which balanced analysis is correct?

23 Why can democracy be considered better despite serious criticisms?

24 Which statement is the most accurate hard-level summary of criticisms of democracy?

25 Which statement is the most accurate hard-level summary in favour of democracy?

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