Advantages and disadvantages of Representative Government - SS1 Government Past Questions and Answers - page 1
What is a key advantage of representative government?
Direct democracy
Expertise of elected representatives
Limited participation
What is a potential disadvantage of representative government?
Minority representation
Efficiency
Stability
What is the risk of corruption in a representative government?
There is too much participation by citizens
Elected representatives may be influenced by special interests
Minority groups are over-represented
Elected representatives may be influenced by special interests
How does representative government differ from direct democracy?
In representative government, citizens elect representatives to make decisions on their behalf
In representative government, only wealthy citizens have a say
In direct democracy, citizens make decisions themselves
In representative government, citizens elect representatives to make decisions on their behalf
What is a potential limitation of a representative government?
Minority representation
Expertise of elected representatives
Accountability of elected representatives
What is the risk of limited participation in a representative government?
Limited participation can lead to the underrepresentation of certain groups in the decision-making process, which can result in policies and laws that do not reflect the diversity of society.
How can citizens hold elected representatives accountable in a representative government?
Citizens can hold elected representatives accountable by regularly voting in elections, contacting their representatives to express their opinions, and organizing protests or other forms of activism to draw attention to issues of concern.