Why Did Liberals NOT Trust Total Democracy as a Form

question 43

Multiple Choice

Why did liberals NOT trust total democracy as a form of government?

• A)They believed it was not a workable government model.
• B)They feared mob rule.
• C)They felt the checks-and-balances system was inadequate.
• D)They feared power would corrupt all government institutions.
• E)They wanted to limit the monarchy's power but allow the monarchy the final decision on matters.

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