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What is the central argument of Walter Lippmann in the context of democracy?
What is the central argument of Walter Lippmann in the context of democracy?
- Voting is the most important aspect of democracy.
- It is possible to create an omnicompetent citizen through education.
- The public should be involved in making most decisions.
- Experts should make most decisions, with the public occasionally choosing between proposals or candidates. (correct)
What does the concept of 'omnicompetent citizen' refer to?
What does the concept of 'omnicompetent citizen' refer to?
- A citizen who is skilled in making decisions.
- A citizen who is knowledgeable about all issues affecting them in a democracy. (correct)
- A citizen who is an expert in a particular field.
- A citizen who is active in politics.
What is the role of the public according to Walter Lippmann's theory?
What is the role of the public according to Walter Lippmann's theory?
- To occasionally choose between proposals or candidates. (correct)
- To make most decisions in a democracy.
- To educate experts.
- To participate in all aspects of governance.
What is the implication of Walter Lippmann's argument about the possibility of creating an omnicompetent citizen?
What is the implication of Walter Lippmann's argument about the possibility of creating an omnicompetent citizen?
What is the term used to describe the idea that citizens should be knowledgeable about all issues affecting them in a democracy?
What is the term used to describe the idea that citizens should be knowledgeable about all issues affecting them in a democracy?
What is the significance of Walter Lippmann's theory in the context of democracy?
What is the significance of Walter Lippmann's theory in the context of democracy?
What is the implication of the idea that citizens cannot be omnicompetent?
What is the implication of the idea that citizens cannot be omnicompetent?
What is the perspective of Walter Lippmann on democracy?
What is the perspective of Walter Lippmann on democracy?
What is the significance of the concept of 'omnicompetent citizen' in understanding Walter Lippmann's theory?
What is the significance of the concept of 'omnicompetent citizen' in understanding Walter Lippmann's theory?
What is the main argument of Walter Lippmann's theory?
What is the main argument of Walter Lippmann's theory?
