Representative Liberal Theorists and Elections

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What is the primary assumption of the Representative Liberal Tradition?

  • Citizens are highly informed and interested in public affairs
  • Experts are not necessary for informed decision-making
  • Ultimate authority in society rests with the citizenry (correct)
  • Public life is best served by active citizen participation

What is the primary role of media and journalists in the Representative Liberal Tradition?

  • To set rules on the content of public discourse
  • To inform citizens directly about policy issues
  • To provide transparency and report on the actions of representatives (correct)
  • To participate in the public sphere as experts

According to the Representative Liberal Tradition, who are the main participants in the public sphere?

  • Representatives (correct)
  • Experts
  • Media and journalists
  • Ordinary citizens

What is the primary role of experts in the Representative Liberal Tradition?

<p>To inform representatives and provide expertise (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the criterion for excluding certain ideas from the public sphere, according to the Representative Liberal Tradition?

<p>Proportionality (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do citizens participate in the Representative Liberal Tradition?

<p>Through voting and limited participation in public affairs (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the view of the 'realist' school of democracy regarding ordinary citizens?

<p>They are poorly informed and have no serious interest in public affairs (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main consequence of restrictions on the content of public discourse, according to the Representative Liberal Tradition?

<p>They are inherently suspect (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who are the main participants in the public sphere, according to the Representative Liberal Tradition?

<p>Representatives and experts (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of the public sphere, according to the Representative Liberal Tradition?

<p>To provide transparency and accountability (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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