What is the primary goal of deliberative democracy?

• To ensure all citizens vote directly on every issue

• To foster informed decision-making through discussion and debate

• To allow only elite groups to make decisions

• To eliminate the need for political representatives

Which political scientist laid the foundations for deliberative democracy in the 1980s?

• James Madison

• Robert Dahl

• Jurgen Habermas

• Jane Mansbridge

What is a 'mini public' in the context of deliberative democracy?

• A small group of elite decision-makers

• A randomly selected group of voters debating public issues

• A public forum for direct voting

• A government body for policy implementation

Which country used a Citizens' Convention for Climate to draft legislation?

• United States

• Germany

• Ireland

• France

What is a common criticism of deliberative democracy?

• It ignores minority groups in favor of public consensus

• It requires complete agreement among all participants

• It decreases voter understanding of issues

• It increases the power of society's elites