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What is one of the benefits of voting as mentioned in the text?
What is one of the benefits of voting as mentioned in the text?
- Creating government illegitimacy
- Reducing accountability
- Promoting democratic stability (correct)
- Encouraging political violence
How does the right to vote contribute to political equality?
How does the right to vote contribute to political equality?
- By giving more weight to citizens from higher socioeconomic backgrounds
- By promoting the interests of a particular demographic group
- By allowing only certain citizens to voice their opinions
- By ensuring all citizens have an equal opportunity to participate in elections (correct)
What role does voting play in ensuring government legitimacy?
What role does voting play in ensuring government legitimacy?
- It undermines the legitimacy of elected officials
- It discourages citizens from participating in elections
- It has no impact on government legitimacy
- It enhances the perceived legitimacy of the political system (correct)
How do elections contribute to accountability in democratic governance?
How do elections contribute to accountability in democratic governance?
Which aspect of democracy does the peaceful transfer of power promote?
Which aspect of democracy does the peaceful transfer of power promote?
How do elections and voting contribute to the expression of will?
How do elections and voting contribute to the expression of will?
What is the main difference between political participation and representation?
What is the main difference between political participation and representation?
Why is it important to have a politically engaged and represented population?
Why is it important to have a politically engaged and represented population?
How does political participation contribute to social cohesion?
How does political participation contribute to social cohesion?
What is one of the benefits of representative democracy mentioned in the text?
What is one of the benefits of representative democracy mentioned in the text?
How does political participation contribute to dynamic governance?
How does political participation contribute to dynamic governance?
Why are political participation, representation, and the right to vote considered integral components of a functioning democracy?
Why are political participation, representation, and the right to vote considered integral components of a functioning democracy?
