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According to the elitist theory of democracy, what is the primary role of citizens in the democratic process?
According to the elitist theory of democracy, what is the primary role of citizens in the democratic process?
Which of the following democratic theories emphasizes the importance of informed and rational decision-making?
Which of the following democratic theories emphasizes the importance of informed and rational decision-making?
Which of the following democratic theories is most closely associated with the idea of direct democracy?
Which of the following democratic theories is most closely associated with the idea of direct democracy?
What is the primary critique of elitist theory of democracy?
What is the primary critique of elitist theory of democracy?
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Which of the following is a key characteristic of deliberative democracy?
Which of the following is a key characteristic of deliberative democracy?
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What is a common criticism of deliberative democracy in practice?
What is a common criticism of deliberative democracy in practice?
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What is a potential limitation of participatory democracy in terms of its ability to represent the interests of all citizens?
What is a potential limitation of participatory democracy in terms of its ability to represent the interests of all citizens?
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Which of the following is a key distinction between elitist and participatory theories of democracy?
Which of the following is a key distinction between elitist and participatory theories of democracy?
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What is a key similarity between elitist and deliberative theories of democracy?
What is a key similarity between elitist and deliberative theories of democracy?
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What is a potential advantage of deliberative democracy in terms of its ability to promote social cohesion and stability?
What is a potential advantage of deliberative democracy in terms of its ability to promote social cohesion and stability?
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Study Notes
Democratic Theories
- According to the elitist theory of democracy, the primary role of citizens is to choose leaders and then defer to their decisions.
Democratic Theories and Decision-Making
- The theory that emphasizes the importance of informed and rational decision-making is the pluralist theory.
Direct Democracy
- The participatory theory is most closely associated with the idea of direct democracy, where citizens make decisions directly rather than through elected representatives.
Critique of Elitist Theory
- The primary critique of elitist theory is that it neglects the role of citizens in the democratic process and assumes they are not capable of making informed decisions.
Deliberative Democracy
- A key characteristic of deliberative democracy is that citizens engage in fair and reasonable discussion and debate to reach collective decisions.
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Description
This quiz explores the different theories of democracy, including elitist, deliberative, and participatory models. It delves into the roles of citizens, decision-making, and critiques of these theories.
