Major decisions by elected leaders

Question 1ExpertLevel 6

If elected leaders make tax reform based on mandate but also hear affected groups why is it democratically stronger?

ABecause mandate and deliberation both combineBBecause people are excludedCBecause policy becomes secretDBecause unelected power is created

Question 2ExpertLevel 6

In which situation will elected leaders' decision authority be most detached from public interest?

AWhen they decide through private benefit and secret pressureBWhen they explain reasons in parliamentCWhen they take public feedbackDWhen they work within law

Question 3ExpertLevel 6

If a policy is technically correct but elected leadership has not accepted it why will the democratic decision remain incomplete?

ABecause technical correctness is not a substitute for political legitimacyBBecause technology is always wrongCBecause elected leadership is unnecessaryDBecause people have no relation to policy

Question 4ExpertLevel 6

When is public opinion pressure on major decisions considered legitimate in democracy?

AWhen it is peaceful information based and constitutionalBWhen it is violent and secretCWhen it stops electionsDWhen it always ends elected institutions

Question 5ExpertLevel 6

If the source of a policy decision is visible but reasons are unclear what democratic quality is lacking?

AReason based transparencyBComplete absence of electionCLack of voter listDBorder dispute

Question 6ExpertLevel 6

In which example is people's equal political power over major decisions clearest?

ALegislature elected by equal franchise votes on public policyBVotes of wealthy citizens are counted moreCArmy finalises policyDHereditary council makes law

Question 7ExpertLevel 6

If elected leaders repeatedly ignore public opinion on a major decision but elections remain free what democratic tool do citizens have?

AMaking political change in the next electionBGiving secret unconstitutional ordersCChoosing a hereditary kingDLeaving voting is the only remedy

Question 8ExpertLevel 6

When can the role of unelected institutions over major decisions be considered proper in democracy?

AWhen they advise review or implement within law and final mandate remains with elected leadershipBWhen they become permanent final rulersCWhen they remove people's voteDWhen they impose policy secretly

Question 9ExpertLevel 6

If an elected government makes public health rules but a court checks limits of fundamental rights what is this an example of?

ABalance of elected decision and constitutional controlBMilitary ruleCHereditary policy makingDEnd of people's role

Question 10ExpertLevel 6

In which situation are both democratic source and democratic control of major decisions present?

AElected leaders decide policy and parliament media people can examine itBSecret council decides policyCKing gives orderDForeign body writes budget

Question 11ExpertLevel 6

If elected leaders take decisions but all media are under government control what caution is needed?

AIndependent public scrutiny of decisions may weakenBElections automatically endCElected leaders immediately become unelectedDPeople's vote becomes two

Question 12ExpertLevel 6

What does the principle of elected leadership over major decisions reject?

AUnaccountable hidden powerBPeople's voteCLegislative debateDPublic accountability

Question 13ExpertLevel 6

If elected leaders promise people on foreign policy during elections but later take the opposite decision under secret pressure what question arises?

AWhether the decision is linked with mandate and transparencyBWhether the country has embassiesCWhether language policy is correctDWhether weather is favourable

Question 14ExpertLevel 6

What is the expert level meaning of people's role over major decisions in democracy?

APeople choose decision makers by equal vote monitor through information and evaluate in electionsBPeople only obey ordersCPeople remain completely outside policyDPeople become an unelected group

Question 15ExpertLevel 6

If elected leaders are involved in a major decision process but people get no alternative information what is the risk?

AVoters' evaluation may be incompleteBElection will necessarily endCLeaders will become unelectedDLaw will automatically be cancelled

Question 16ExpertLevel 6

If elected leaders protect minority rights while taking major decisions why does democratic quality improve?

ABecause the decision respects both majority mandate and rightsBBecause minority is excluded from politicsCBecause elections stopDBecause majority has no importance

Question 17ExpertLevel 6

In which situation will elected accountability over a policy decision be most clear?

AMinister proposes policy debate happens in parliament record is available and elections are regularBSecret official gives oral orderCKing decides without recordDArmy hides reasons

Question 18ExpertLevel 6

If elections are fair but the constitution reserves major decisions for the king what will be the democratic evaluation?

AMajor decision power of elected leaders is limitedBDemocracy is fully completeCPopular sovereignty is fully secureDElection result decides all policy

Question 19ExpertLevel 6

What is the most serious threat to major decisions in democracy?

AReal and unaccountable power outside elected institutionsBPublic debate taking placeCRegular elections taking placeDMinister answering in parliament

Question 20ExpertLevel 6

According to expert understanding what is the most balanced conclusion about major decisions in democracy?

AMajor decisions should be taken by elected leaders and controlled by law transparency deliberation public opinion and electoral acBMajor decisions should always be taken by secret unelected groupsCMajor decisions should be decided only by experts and people remain outsideDMajor decisions should be made by hereditary ruler and elections remain symbolic

Major decisions by elected leaders

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If elected leaders make tax reform based on mandate but also hear affected groups why is it democratically stronger?

In which situation will elected leaders' decision authority be most detached from public interest?

If a policy is technically correct but elected leadership has not accepted it why will the democratic decision remain incomplete?

When is public opinion pressure on major decisions considered legitimate in democracy?

If the source of a policy decision is visible but reasons are unclear what democratic quality is lacking?

In which example is people's equal political power over major decisions clearest?

If elected leaders repeatedly ignore public opinion on a major decision but elections remain free what democratic tool do citizens have?

When can the role of unelected institutions over major decisions be considered proper in democracy?

If an elected government makes public health rules but a court checks limits of fundamental rights what is this an example of?

In which situation are both democratic source and democratic control of major decisions present?

If elected leaders take decisions but all media are under government control what caution is needed?

What does the principle of elected leadership over major decisions reject?

If elected leaders promise people on foreign policy during elections but later take the opposite decision under secret pressure what question arises?

What is the expert level meaning of people's role over major decisions in democracy?

If elected leaders are involved in a major decision process but people get no alternative information what is the risk?

If elected leaders protect minority rights while taking major decisions why does democratic quality improve?

In which situation will elected accountability over a policy decision be most clear?

If elections are fair but the constitution reserves major decisions for the king what will be the democratic evaluation?

What is the most serious threat to major decisions in democracy?

According to expert understanding what is the most balanced conclusion about major decisions in democracy?

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Major decisions by elected leaders

Quiz this set

If elected leaders make tax reform based on mandate but also hear affected groups why is it democratically stronger?

In which situation will elected leaders' decision authority be most detached from public interest?

If a policy is technically correct but elected leadership has not accepted it why will the democratic decision remain incomplete?

When is public opinion pressure on major decisions considered legitimate in democracy?

If the source of a policy decision is visible but reasons are unclear what democratic quality is lacking?

In which example is people's equal political power over major decisions clearest?

If elected leaders repeatedly ignore public opinion on a major decision but elections remain free what democratic tool do citizens have?

When can the role of unelected institutions over major decisions be considered proper in democracy?

If an elected government makes public health rules but a court checks limits of fundamental rights what is this an example of?

In which situation are both democratic source and democratic control of major decisions present?

If elected leaders take decisions but all media are under government control what caution is needed?

What does the principle of elected leadership over major decisions reject?

If elected leaders promise people on foreign policy during elections but later take the opposite decision under secret pressure what question arises?

What is the expert level meaning of people's role over major decisions in democracy?

If elected leaders are involved in a major decision process but people get no alternative information what is the risk?

If elected leaders protect minority rights while taking major decisions why does democratic quality improve?

In which situation will elected accountability over a policy decision be most clear?

If elections are fair but the constitution reserves major decisions for the king what will be the democratic evaluation?

What is the most serious threat to major decisions in democracy?

According to expert understanding what is the most balanced conclusion about major decisions in democracy?

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