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The criticism of populist promises in democracy is linked to which risk?

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Correct answer: Leaders may make unrealistic or short term promises to get votes

Direct answer: Option B, leaders may make unrealistic or short-term promises to get votes. Populist promises are designed to appeal strongly to immediate public feelings or demands. The concern is not that every popular promise is bad. The criticism is that a leader may promise quick benefits without considering cost, fairness, implementation, or long-term public interest. The reasoning is: votes create an incentive to please people immediately; immediate promises may be unrealistic or financially unsound; long-term planning can be neglected; therefore democracy may face this risk. Option B is correct. Option A is wrong because populist promises do not mean elections will always end. Option C is too absolute: participation may rise or fall for many reasons, but it is not the specific risk here. Option D is wrong because populist promises do not make peaceful transfer of power impossible. Memory cue: “popular now” is not always “wise for the future.”

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