10 Questions
What is the primary assumption of the Representative Liberal Tradition?
Ultimate authority in society rests with the citizenry
What is the primary role of media and journalists in the Representative Liberal Tradition?
To provide transparency and report on the actions of representatives
According to the Representative Liberal Tradition, who are the main participants in the public sphere?
Representatives
What is the primary role of experts in the Representative Liberal Tradition?
To inform representatives and provide expertise
What is the criterion for excluding certain ideas from the public sphere, according to the Representative Liberal Tradition?
Proportionality
How do citizens participate in the Representative Liberal Tradition?
Through voting and limited participation in public affairs
What is the view of the 'realist' school of democracy regarding ordinary citizens?
They are poorly informed and have no serious interest in public affairs
What is the main consequence of restrictions on the content of public discourse, according to the Representative Liberal Tradition?
They are inherently suspect
Who are the main participants in the public sphere, according to the Representative Liberal Tradition?
Representatives and experts
What is the primary goal of the public sphere, according to the Representative Liberal Tradition?
To provide transparency and accountability
Understand the key principles of Representative Liberal theorists, including their views on limited public participation and the role of representatives in elections. Learn about the advantages and disadvantages of this approach and how it relates to the electoral process.
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