In Modern Democracies, the Process of Having People Select Leaders

question 54

Multiple Choice

In modern democracies, the process of having people select leaders to make policy decisions on their behalf is known as __________.

• A) representation
• B) governance
• C) politics
• D) constitutionalism

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Definitions:

Proxy Voting

The process by which a shareholder delegates their voting power to a representative, allowing them to vote at corporate meetings in their absence.

Cumulative Voting

A voting system that allows shareholders to concentrate their vote on one candidate rather than distributing their votes among multiple candidates.

Shareholder Proposal

A formal recommendation or requirement that is submitted to the shareholders for a vote at a company's annual meeting.

Negligent Conduct

Behavior that falls below the standards of care established by law for the protection of others against unreasonable risk of harm.