A Practical Test of Whether or Not a Government Is

question 64

Multiple Choice

A practical test of whether or not a government is democratic is which of the following?

• A) People can operate outside government institutions to influence policymaking.
• B) Citizens can affect its policies by acting through its institutions.
• C) Direct action is necessary for government to hear citizens' views.
• D) Conventional political action consists largely of influencing behaviors and not supportive behaviors.
• E) There is only one political party.

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