Major decisions by elected leaders

Question 1ExpertLevel 5

Which example shows the danger of major decisions getting separated from elected leadership?

AElected government places a health bill in parliamentBSecret advisory group finalizes tax policyCParliament passes budget after debateDPeople change government in elections

Question 2ExpertLevel 5

If elected leaders lack real power in major decisions why will voters' choice become less effective?

ABecause chosen persons will not be able to decide direction of ruleBBecause voters will become more freeCBecause elections will become fairerDBecause parliament will become more powerful

Question 3ExpertLevel 5

What is the moral basis of major decisions in democracy?

ADecisions are linked with people's approval and public welfareBDecisions come only from secret powerCDecisions are decided by birthDDecisions are made by foreign pressure

Question 4ExpertLevel 5

If there is parliamentary majority on major decisions but the constitution is violated what is the correct democratic view?

AMajority is always above constitutionBElected majority is also bound by constitutional limitsCConstitution has no relation with electionsDPeople's rights are unimportant

Question 5ExpertLevel 5

Why is it possible to fix responsibility for major decisions in democratic rule?

ABecause decisions are hidden from peopleBBecause leaders are elected and accountableCBecause army holds final powerDBecause officials remain unknown

Question 6ExpertLevel 5

If elected government makes policy but implements it without telling people its effects what deficiency remains in democracy?

ALack of informed public consentBLack of army powerCLack of dynastic traditionDLack of foreign advice

Question 7ExpertLevel 5

Why are elected leaders' control over major decisions and judicial review both necessary?

AThe first gives mandate and the second protects constitutional limitsBThe first gives army power and the second stops electionsCBoth keep people out of decisionsDBoth make policy secret

Question 8ExpertLevel 5

Under which condition will democratic control over major decisions be considered most complete?

AElected leaders decide provide information debate occurs and people review in electionsBArmy keeps decisions secretCForeign advisers give decisionsDOfficials decide without review

Question 9ExpertLevel 5

How can people take back the power of elected leaders over major decisions in democracy?

ABy withdrawing support in the next electionBBy ordering the armyCBy inviting foreign ruleDBy breaking law

Question 10ExpertLevel 5

What is the most suitable overall conclusion for understanding the condition of major decisions by elected leaders?

AElections in democracy are meaningful only when elected leaders hold real accountable and constitutional decision powerBPeople's role ends after elections in democracyCOfficials always take final decisions in democracyDArmy is supreme over policy in democracy

Question 11ExpertLevel 6

If an elected parliament exists but a secret unelected council gives the final order on economic policy which democratic test fails?

AEqual language policyBMajor decisions by elected leadersCFreedom of local festivalsDNumber of administrative buildings

Question 12ExpertLevel 6

What is the correct relation between expert advice and elected decision in democracy?

AExperts may give facts and options but final political decision should belong to elected leadershipBExperts always govern instead of peopleCElected leaders cannot listen to any adviceDElections become meaningless once advice is received

Question 13ExpertLevel 6

If elected ministers only sign and a private group actually makes policy why does public accountability weaken?

ABecause signatures are very smallBBecause the real decision maker cannot be judged by peopleCBecause policy is writtenDBecause ministers hold public office

Question 14ExpertLevel 6

In which situation will people's mandate over major decisions be considered most effective?

AElected government makes policy after open debate and can be evaluated in electionsBUnelected officials make secret policyCArmy decides above parliamentDForeign institution imposes budget

Question 15ExpertLevel 6

If decisions like defence and budget are taken by a permanent military council instead of elected leaders how does the meaning of elections decline?

AElections cannot affect real governanceBElections become more transparentCVoters become more powerfulDParliament becomes more decisive

Question 16ExpertLevel 6

What is the deepest basis of elected control over major decisions in democracy?

APopular sovereignty and political accountabilityBRoyal tradition and commandCSecret rule and fearDWealth and privilege

Question 17ExpertLevel 6

If an elected government makes a difficult policy but does not publicly explain reasons which democratic weakness appears?

AResources are lowBReason based accountability is weakCElections are too regularDOpposition is very active

Question 18ExpertLevel 6

Which example has the outer form of democracy but weak substance of decision power?

AElected assembly passes the budgetBElected leaders debate lawsCElected leaders hold office but final policy is decided by a secret councilDPeople change government in the next election

Question 19ExpertLevel 6

If administration changes the direction of elected policy during implementation what is the democratic concern?

AImplementation altered the mandateBAdministration handled filesCPolicy was a public matterDOfficials were trained

Question 20ExpertLevel 6

Which option shows the correct balance between elected leadership and constitutional limits?

AElected government decides policy but remains within law and rightsBElected government is above lawCUnelected group decides all policyDPeople get no information about decisions

Major decisions by elected leaders

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Which example shows the danger of major decisions getting separated from elected leadership?

If elected leaders lack real power in major decisions why will voters' choice become less effective?

What is the moral basis of major decisions in democracy?

If there is parliamentary majority on major decisions but the constitution is violated what is the correct democratic view?

Why is it possible to fix responsibility for major decisions in democratic rule?

If elected government makes policy but implements it without telling people its effects what deficiency remains in democracy?

Why are elected leaders' control over major decisions and judicial review both necessary?

Under which condition will democratic control over major decisions be considered most complete?

How can people take back the power of elected leaders over major decisions in democracy?

What is the most suitable overall conclusion for understanding the condition of major decisions by elected leaders?

If an elected parliament exists but a secret unelected council gives the final order on economic policy which democratic test fails?

What is the correct relation between expert advice and elected decision in democracy?

If elected ministers only sign and a private group actually makes policy why does public accountability weaken?

In which situation will people's mandate over major decisions be considered most effective?

If decisions like defence and budget are taken by a permanent military council instead of elected leaders how does the meaning of elections decline?

What is the deepest basis of elected control over major decisions in democracy?

If an elected government makes a difficult policy but does not publicly explain reasons which democratic weakness appears?

Which example has the outer form of democracy but weak substance of decision power?

If administration changes the direction of elected policy during implementation what is the democratic concern?

Which option shows the correct balance between elected leadership and constitutional limits?

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Major decisions by elected leaders

Quiz this set

Which example shows the danger of major decisions getting separated from elected leadership?

If elected leaders lack real power in major decisions why will voters' choice become less effective?

What is the moral basis of major decisions in democracy?

If there is parliamentary majority on major decisions but the constitution is violated what is the correct democratic view?

Why is it possible to fix responsibility for major decisions in democratic rule?

If elected government makes policy but implements it without telling people its effects what deficiency remains in democracy?

Why are elected leaders' control over major decisions and judicial review both necessary?

Under which condition will democratic control over major decisions be considered most complete?

How can people take back the power of elected leaders over major decisions in democracy?

What is the most suitable overall conclusion for understanding the condition of major decisions by elected leaders?

If an elected parliament exists but a secret unelected council gives the final order on economic policy which democratic test fails?

What is the correct relation between expert advice and elected decision in democracy?

If elected ministers only sign and a private group actually makes policy why does public accountability weaken?

In which situation will people's mandate over major decisions be considered most effective?

If decisions like defence and budget are taken by a permanent military council instead of elected leaders how does the meaning of elections decline?

What is the deepest basis of elected control over major decisions in democracy?

If an elected government makes a difficult policy but does not publicly explain reasons which democratic weakness appears?

Which example has the outer form of democracy but weak substance of decision power?

If administration changes the direction of elected policy during implementation what is the democratic concern?

Which option shows the correct balance between elected leadership and constitutional limits?

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