10 Questions
What is the central argument of Walter Lippmann in the context of democracy?
Experts should make most decisions, with the public occasionally choosing between proposals or candidates.
What does the concept of 'omnicompetent citizen' refer to?
A citizen who is knowledgeable about all issues affecting them in a democracy.
What is the role of the public according to Walter Lippmann's theory?
To occasionally choose between proposals or candidates.
What is the implication of Walter Lippmann's argument about the possibility of creating an omnicompetent citizen?
That experts should play a significant role in decision-making.
What is the term used to describe the idea that citizens should be knowledgeable about all issues affecting them in a democracy?
Omnicompetent citizen
What is the significance of Walter Lippmann's theory in the context of democracy?
It suggests that experts should play a significant role in decision-making.
What is the implication of the idea that citizens cannot be omnicompetent?
That experts should play a significant role in decision-making.
What is the perspective of Walter Lippmann on democracy?
Realistic
What is the significance of the concept of 'omnicompetent citizen' in understanding Walter Lippmann's theory?
It is a central concept in his theory.
What is the main argument of Walter Lippmann's theory?
That experts should play a significant role in decision-making, as the public cannot be omnicompetent.
This quiz covers the Representative Liberal tradition and Walter Lippmann's views on the public sphere. It reviews the key concepts and theories discussed in Session 3, including the role of the media and the public's influence on policy.
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