Major decisions by elected leaders

Question 1HardLevel 6

If major decisions are taken by elected leaders but they never listen to minority views what happens to democratic quality?

ADemocratic deliberation will weakenBElection will automatically become invalidCArmy will get powerDPeople's vote will end

Question 2HardLevel 6

If elected leaders make health policy but hide information and mislead people which answer is most correct?

ADecision was taken by elected leaders but accountability and transparency are weakBIt is an ideal example of complete democracyCPeople's control increasedDElections are no longer needed

Question 3HardLevel 6

In democracy despite foreign pressure the final policy decision should be accountable to whom?

ATo foreign companiesBTo people and elected institutionsCTo secret councilDTo hereditary family

Question 4HardLevel 6

If citizens cannot know who decided defence spending what difficulty arises in democratic evaluation?

AIt will be difficult to fix responsibilityBVoters will be more freeCElections will be fairerDPolicy will automatically be correct

Question 5HardLevel 6

Which statement gives the most balanced evaluation of decision power of elected leaders?

AThey should take major decisions but remain accountable to law debate and peopleBThey should be above lawCThey should keep all decisions secretDThey should have no relation with people

Question 6HardLevel 6

If elected leaders debate economic policy but the final decision is imposed by an international institution what is the problem?

AThere was too much debateBElected final decision power is weakCNumber of voters is lowDParliament building is old

Question 7HardLevel 6

In which situation will the meaning of people's vote remain most secure?

AElected leaders take major decisions and people can change themBUnelected people take major decisionsCVote has no effect after electionDHereditary family decides policy

Question 8HardLevel 6

If an elected leader says the policy is not mine but that of secret advisers why will it be difficult for people to judge whom to assess?

ABecause decision responsibility became unclearBBecause elections are very clearCBecause people have more powerDBecause policy is public

Question 9HardLevel 6

When can mandate for major decisions be considered sufficient in democracy?

AWhen elections are free fair and decisions are taken by elected leadershipBWhen elections are a showCWhen decisions are taken by a secret groupDWhen people get no information

Question 10HardLevel 6

Which option most clearly shows people's indirect participation in major decisions?

AElected representatives debate and vote on a billBKing gives order in a closed roomCArmy keeps policy secretDForeign officer decides budget

Question 11HardLevel 6

If elected leaders stop criticism after taking decisions which democratic control will weaken?

APublic monitoring and public accountabilityBHereditary successionCMilitary disciplineDTax collection

Question 12HardLevel 6

If elected leadership has no control over major decisions how do elections become weak?

AThey cannot influence real governanceBThey become more freeCThey become more regularDThey give people more control

Question 13HardLevel 6

In which situation is the democratic balance between elected leadership and expertise correct?

AExperts provide facts and elected leaders decide with public reasonsBExperts secretly make final lawCLeaders declare experts above peopleDExperts remove government after election

Question 14HardLevel 6

If unelected officials use emergency as an excuse to permanently decide policy what is the danger?

AElected decision power may become permanently weakBPeople's power will immediately increaseCElections will become more meaningfulDAccountability will automatically be complete

Question 15HardLevel 6

What opportunity does the principle that major decisions are made by elected leaders give to citizens in democracy?

AOpportunity to change and hold decision makers accountableBOpportunity to give power to dynastyCOpportunity to accept secret ruleDOpportunity to make army final ruler

Question 16HardLevel 6

If elected leaders avoid explaining reasons for policy in parliament which principle weakens?

AResponsible governmentBHereditary governmentCForeign ruleDNatural rule

Question 17HardLevel 6

In which example is the condition of major decisions by elected leaders not fully satisfied?

AElected government makes policy and parliament reviews itBElected ministers decide policy and officials implement itCPeople can change governmentDElected leaders only stamp and a private group decides policy

Question 18HardLevel 6

If the elected government decides national education policy but also consults teachers and citizens why is this a better democratic process?

ABecause elected leadership takes final decision and consultation increases accountabilityBBecause people are removed from decisionCBecause experts cancel electionsDBecause policy remains secret

Question 19HardLevel 6

In democracy people's control over major decisions is formed not only by elections but also by what?

APublic opinion public discussion and informationBHeredity and fearCSecret ordersDForeign pressure

Question 20HardLevel 6

If parliament passes a law but a secret group changes its direction before implementation what is the democratic problem?

AMandate of elected lawmaking is weakenedBLaw becomes more transparentCPeople's role increasesDParliament becomes stronger

Major decisions by elected leaders

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If major decisions are taken by elected leaders but they never listen to minority views what happens to democratic quality?

If elected leaders make health policy but hide information and mislead people which answer is most correct?

In democracy despite foreign pressure the final policy decision should be accountable to whom?

If citizens cannot know who decided defence spending what difficulty arises in democratic evaluation?

Which statement gives the most balanced evaluation of decision power of elected leaders?

If elected leaders debate economic policy but the final decision is imposed by an international institution what is the problem?

In which situation will the meaning of people's vote remain most secure?

If an elected leader says the policy is not mine but that of secret advisers why will it be difficult for people to judge whom to assess?

When can mandate for major decisions be considered sufficient in democracy?

Which option most clearly shows people's indirect participation in major decisions?

If elected leaders stop criticism after taking decisions which democratic control will weaken?

If elected leadership has no control over major decisions how do elections become weak?

In which situation is the democratic balance between elected leadership and expertise correct?

If unelected officials use emergency as an excuse to permanently decide policy what is the danger?

What opportunity does the principle that major decisions are made by elected leaders give to citizens in democracy?

If elected leaders avoid explaining reasons for policy in parliament which principle weakens?

In which example is the condition of major decisions by elected leaders not fully satisfied?

If the elected government decides national education policy but also consults teachers and citizens why is this a better democratic process?

In democracy people's control over major decisions is formed not only by elections but also by what?

If parliament passes a law but a secret group changes its direction before implementation what is the democratic problem?

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Major decisions by elected leaders

Quiz this set

If major decisions are taken by elected leaders but they never listen to minority views what happens to democratic quality?

If elected leaders make health policy but hide information and mislead people which answer is most correct?

In democracy despite foreign pressure the final policy decision should be accountable to whom?

If citizens cannot know who decided defence spending what difficulty arises in democratic evaluation?

Which statement gives the most balanced evaluation of decision power of elected leaders?

If elected leaders debate economic policy but the final decision is imposed by an international institution what is the problem?

In which situation will the meaning of people's vote remain most secure?

If an elected leader says the policy is not mine but that of secret advisers why will it be difficult for people to judge whom to assess?

When can mandate for major decisions be considered sufficient in democracy?

Which option most clearly shows people's indirect participation in major decisions?

If elected leaders stop criticism after taking decisions which democratic control will weaken?

If elected leadership has no control over major decisions how do elections become weak?

In which situation is the democratic balance between elected leadership and expertise correct?

If unelected officials use emergency as an excuse to permanently decide policy what is the danger?

What opportunity does the principle that major decisions are made by elected leaders give to citizens in democracy?

If elected leaders avoid explaining reasons for policy in parliament which principle weakens?

In which example is the condition of major decisions by elected leaders not fully satisfied?

If the elected government decides national education policy but also consults teachers and citizens why is this a better democratic process?

In democracy people's control over major decisions is formed not only by elections but also by what?

If parliament passes a law but a secret group changes its direction before implementation what is the democratic problem?

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