One of the Standards for Evaluating Democracy Is the Level

question 14

Essay

One of the standards for evaluating democracy is the level of correspondence between public opinion and the policies pursued by elected officials. In the context of going public, is this an appropriate standard? Explain why or why not.

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Definitions:

Atomic Mass

The mass of an atom, typically expressed in atomic mass units (amu), representing the total number of protons and neutrons in the nucleus.

Covalent Bonds

A chemical bond formed by the sharing of one or more pairs of electrons between atoms.

Phosphorus

A chemical element with the symbol P and atomic number 15, essential to all living cells and used in the manufacture of fertilizers.

Oxygen

A chemical element with symbol O, essential for cellular respiration in most aerobic organisms.