Understanding Democracy: Advantages and Disadvantages

What is the primary distinction between direct and representative democracy?

• Representative democracy does not involve any form of voting.

• Direct democracy involves citizens making decisions without representatives.

• Representative democracy allows citizens to vote on every issue directly.

• Direct democracy involves elected representatives making decisions.

Which of the following is a key advantage of democracy related to human rights?

• Democracy restricts press freedom.

• Democracy abolishes the right to assemble.

• Democracy limits freedom of speech.

• Democracy guarantees the right to life and self-determination.

How does democracy promote accountability in government?

• By eliminating the need for elections.

• By allowing leaders to act without oversight.

• By making citizens accountable to the government.

• By ensuring government actions are transparent and leaders are answerable to citizens.

What is one way democracy prevents authoritarianism?

• By concentrating power in a single branch of government.

• By ensuring no single individual or faction has total control.

• By eliminating checks and balances.

• By allowing leaders to rule indefinitely.

Which of the following is a disadvantage of democracy related to decision-making?

• Democracy eliminates the need for stakeholder consultation.

• Democracy often results in slower decision-making due to checks and balances.

• Democracy allows for quick and unilateral decisions.

• Democracy focuses solely on long-term goals.

How can democracy lead to media manipulation?

• By banning all forms of media.

• By restricting media to only government-approved content.

• By allowing politicians to use media to spread misinformation.

• By ensuring all media is state-controlled.

What is a financial disadvantage of maintaining a democratic system?

• Democracy eliminates the need for taxpayer funding.

• Democracy can be costly due to the need for frequent elections and campaigns.

• Democracy is inexpensive to maintain.

• Democracy requires minimal resources for elections.

In what way can democracy lead to the exclusion of minority views?

• By ensuring minority views always prevail.

• By allowing majority opinion to dominate decision-making.

• By focusing solely on minority interests.

• By eliminating the need for majority rule.

How can democracy contribute to social inequality?

• By ensuring equal access to political power for all.

• By allowing those with wealth and power to influence politicians.

• By eliminating all forms of inequality.

• By focusing solely on economic growth.

What is a common criticism of democratic capitalism according to Marxism?

• It focuses solely on the needs of the disadvantaged.

• It allows the wealthy to maintain their status at the expense of others.

• It promotes equal distribution of wealth.

• It eliminates social classes.