Major decisions by elected leaders

Question 1ExpertLevel 6

If a court reviews decisions of an elected government what does democratic principle suggest?

AReview and policy making are different institutional functionsBCourt always wins electionsCElected government has no role leftDPeople's vote ends

Question 2ExpertLevel 6

In which situation is the biggest gap between mandate and real power visible?

APeople elect government but all major policy orders come from an unelected groupBElected government answers in parliamentCMinisters explain policy reasonsDLegislators vote on laws

Question 3ExpertLevel 6

How is the condition of major decisions by elected leaders linked with citizens' equal vote?

ALeaders elected by equal vote gain authority over public decisionsBEqual vote makes army governCEqual vote creates hereditary ruleDEqual vote excludes people from decisions

Question 4ExpertLevel 6

If elected leaders implement every policy immediately without discussion which democratic element will weaken most?

ADeliberation and public scrutinyBHereditary rightCVoter listDBorder security

Question 5ExpertLevel 6

In which circumstance will people not be able to effectively hold leadership responsible for a major policy?

AWhen decision maker is unknown and information is hiddenBWhen decision is discussed in parliamentCWhen elections are regularDWhen reasons for policy are explained

Question 6ExpertLevel 6

If an elected government makes policy under pressure from secret donors rather than public opinion what democratic problem arises?

AMandate may be distorted by private pressureBPeople's control increasesCElections become fairerDPolicy automatically serves public interest

Question 7ExpertLevel 6

Why is the opposition's role over major decisions valuable in democracy?

AIt examines decisions and offers an alternative viewBIt always stops electionsCIt removes elected government by birthDIt stops people from voting

Question 8ExpertLevel 6

If the next election cannot affect elected leaders' decision on a major policy what will be lacking in democracy?

AElectoral accountabilityBHereditary stabilityCGeographical diversityDReligious ritual

Question 9ExpertLevel 6

Which option has the highest democratic legitimacy of major decisions?

AGovernment elected by equal vote decides policy after public discussionBSecret military council decides policyCHereditary group writes budgetDForeign officer changes law

Question 10ExpertLevel 6

If elected leaders consider only popularity in a major decision and violate rights what conclusion is correct?

ADemocratic decision needs limits of rights along with popularityBPopularity is always above rightsCElections end rightsDPublic opinion has no value

Question 11ExpertLevel 6

In which situation is the balance between administrative capacity and democratic accountability correct?

AOfficials prepare technical plan and elected leaders decide publiclyBOfficials make people's vote meaninglessCElected leaders completely withdraw from decisionsDPolicy always remains secret

Question 12ExpertLevel 6

If the constitution makes parliament the top policy forum but real policy is decided by an external body what tension arises?

ATension between constitutional form and real powerBTension between language and weatherCTension between festival and sportDTension between agriculture and rain

Question 13ExpertLevel 6

If elected leaders take emergency advice but keep the duration and limits of decision clear why is this better?

ABecause temporary advice does not turn into permanent unelected ruleBBecause elections always remain closedCBecause people are excludedDBecause army gets final power

Question 14ExpertLevel 6

If citizens have information about policy but the decision maker is unelected which weakness still remains?

ALack of elected legitimacyBComplete absence of informationCLanguage barrierDAbsence of citizenship

Question 15ExpertLevel 6

In which situation can democratic distrust arise about major decision power of elected leaders?

AWhen policies are repeatedly changed behind closed doors without reasonsBWhen questions are asked in parliamentCWhen public report is releasedDWhen people evaluate in elections

Question 16ExpertLevel 6

What is the deepest importance of media freedom over major decisions in democracy?

AIt enables people to examine decisions and evaluate leadersBIt ends parliamentCIt necessarily stops electionsDIt legitimises unelected rule

Question 17ExpertLevel 6

If elected leaders make policy completely against public mandate and without dialogue what is the democratic response?

AAccountability will arise through public opinion criticism legal limits and next electionBPeople must always remain silentCLeaders have unlimited powerDNo question can arise after elections

Question 18ExpertLevel 6

Which option has the weakest legitimacy of democratic decision even if the policy looks useful?

AUnelected body imposes national policy without public participationBElected government makes policy with reasonsCLegislature holds open debateDPeople evaluate in next election

Question 19ExpertLevel 6

If elected government makes decisions but gives no information to opposition which democratic control declines?

AParliamentary scrutiny and deliberationBHereditary powerCGeographical controlDPersonal worship

Question 20ExpertLevel 6

What would be the most mature test of major decisions in democracy?

AWhether they are actually taken by elected accountable leadership within law and public scrutinyBWhether they are taken quicklyCWhether they are written in difficult languageDWhether they resemble foreign examples

Major decisions by elected leaders

Quiz this set

If a court reviews decisions of an elected government what does democratic principle suggest?

In which situation is the biggest gap between mandate and real power visible?

How is the condition of major decisions by elected leaders linked with citizens' equal vote?

If elected leaders implement every policy immediately without discussion which democratic element will weaken most?

In which circumstance will people not be able to effectively hold leadership responsible for a major policy?

If an elected government makes policy under pressure from secret donors rather than public opinion what democratic problem arises?

Why is the opposition's role over major decisions valuable in democracy?

If the next election cannot affect elected leaders' decision on a major policy what will be lacking in democracy?

Which option has the highest democratic legitimacy of major decisions?

If elected leaders consider only popularity in a major decision and violate rights what conclusion is correct?

In which situation is the balance between administrative capacity and democratic accountability correct?

If the constitution makes parliament the top policy forum but real policy is decided by an external body what tension arises?

If elected leaders take emergency advice but keep the duration and limits of decision clear why is this better?

If citizens have information about policy but the decision maker is unelected which weakness still remains?

In which situation can democratic distrust arise about major decision power of elected leaders?

What is the deepest importance of media freedom over major decisions in democracy?

If elected leaders make policy completely against public mandate and without dialogue what is the democratic response?

Which option has the weakest legitimacy of democratic decision even if the policy looks useful?

If elected government makes decisions but gives no information to opposition which democratic control declines?

What would be the most mature test of major decisions in democracy?

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Major decisions by elected leaders

Quiz this set

If a court reviews decisions of an elected government what does democratic principle suggest?

In which situation is the biggest gap between mandate and real power visible?

How is the condition of major decisions by elected leaders linked with citizens' equal vote?

If elected leaders implement every policy immediately without discussion which democratic element will weaken most?

In which circumstance will people not be able to effectively hold leadership responsible for a major policy?

If an elected government makes policy under pressure from secret donors rather than public opinion what democratic problem arises?

Why is the opposition's role over major decisions valuable in democracy?

If the next election cannot affect elected leaders' decision on a major policy what will be lacking in democracy?

Which option has the highest democratic legitimacy of major decisions?

If elected leaders consider only popularity in a major decision and violate rights what conclusion is correct?

In which situation is the balance between administrative capacity and democratic accountability correct?

If the constitution makes parliament the top policy forum but real policy is decided by an external body what tension arises?

If elected leaders take emergency advice but keep the duration and limits of decision clear why is this better?

If citizens have information about policy but the decision maker is unelected which weakness still remains?

In which situation can democratic distrust arise about major decision power of elected leaders?

What is the deepest importance of media freedom over major decisions in democracy?

If elected leaders make policy completely against public mandate and without dialogue what is the democratic response?

Which option has the weakest legitimacy of democratic decision even if the policy looks useful?

If elected government makes decisions but gives no information to opposition which democratic control declines?

What would be the most mature test of major decisions in democracy?

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