Advantages and disadvantages of Representative Government - SS1 Government Past Questions and Answers - page 1
1
What is a key advantage of representative government?
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A
Direct democracy
B
Expertise of elected representatives
C
Limited participation
2
What is a potential disadvantage of representative government?
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A
Minority representation
B
Efficiency
C
 Stability
3
What is the risk of corruption in a representative government?
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A
There is too much participation by citizens
B
Elected representatives may be influenced by special interests
C
Minority groups are over-represented
4
How does representative government differ from direct democracy?
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A
In representative government, citizens elect representatives to make decisions on their behalf
B
In representative government, only wealthy citizens have a say
C
In direct democracy, citizens make decisions themselves
5
What is a potential limitation of a representative government?
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A
Minority representation
B
Expertise of elected representatives
C
Accountability of elected representatives
6
What is the risk of limited participation in a representative government?
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7
How can citizens hold elected representatives accountable in a representative government?
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