Disadvantages of Democracies Quiz

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What is a democracy?

  • A dictatorship with no elections
  • A system of government where leaders are chosen by the richest individuals
  • A system of government where people have the right to vote for leaders (correct)
  • A system of government where leaders are appointed by the military

Why is running for office in a democracy often challenging?

  • It involves taking a test
  • It costs a great deal of money (correct)
  • It requires a lot of physical strength
  • Candidates are not allowed to campaign

What tends to happen when candidates in a democracy need to finance their campaigns?

  • They rely on voluntary donations from the public
  • They are usually independently wealthy (correct)
  • They receive free government funding
  • They get funding from foreign countries

In a democracy, what does equal voting mean for citizens?

<p>Every citizen has an equal right to vote once (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common issue with voters in democracies according to the text?

<p>Voters often lack full understanding of the issues and candidates (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What tends to be the impact of candidates not fully understanding the issues?

<p>The candidate elected may not be the best person for the job (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common feature of democracies regarding political organization?

<p>Two-party system (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which group has the power in democratic countries according to the text?

<p>The rich individuals (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What could be a common reason why successful candidates need to be wealthy?

<p>To afford running television commercials and travel during campaigns (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What could happen if voters are uninformed about candidates' positions on issues?

<p>Voters may choose a candidate who is not the best person for the job (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Understanding Democracy

  • Democracy is a system of government where power is held by citizens who have equal say in the decisions that affect their lives.

Challenges of Running for Office

  • Running for office in a democracy can be challenging due to the need to finance campaigns, which can be costly.

Financing Campaigns

  • When candidates need to finance their campaigns, they often rely on donations from special interest groups or wealthy individuals, which can influence their policies.

Equal Voting

  • In a democracy, equal voting means that every citizen has one vote, and each vote has equal value, regardless of their social status, wealth, or background.

Voter Issues

  • A common issue with voters in democracies is that they are often uninformed about candidates' positions on issues, leading to poorly informed decisions at the polls.

Effects of Uninformed Candidates

  • When candidates do not fully understand the issues, they may make poor decisions or implement ineffective policies, which can negatively impact citizens.

Political Organization

  • A common feature of democracies is that political parties are often organized around specific ideologies or interest groups, which can shape their policies and agendas.

Power in Democratic Countries

  • In democratic countries, the power lies with the citizens, who have the ability to vote for their leaders and hold them accountable for their actions.

Wealth and Political Success

  • Successful candidates may need to be wealthy, as they can self-finance their campaigns and avoid relying on donations from special interest groups.

Consequences of Uninformed Voters

  • If voters are uninformed about candidates' positions on issues, they may elect leaders who do not represent their interests, leading to ineffective governance and poor decision-making.

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