Why Do Most Democracies Give Power to Representatives Rather Than

question 5

Multiple Choice

Why do most democracies give power to representatives rather than directly to citizens?

• A)Bringing large numbers of citizens together for discussions and votes is difficult.
• B)Decisions may require specialized knowledge not possessed by the average citizen.
• C)Discussion of political issues consumes more time than most people are willing to spend.
• D)Bringing large numbers of citizens together for discussions and votes is difficult, decisions may require specialized knowledge not possessed by the average citizen, and discussion of political issues consumes more time than most people are willing to spend.
• E)None of these choices is true.

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Definitions:

Enterogastric Reflex

A physiological reflex controlling the movement of food from the stomach to the small intestine, inhibiting gastric motility and secretion when the small intestine is overloaded.

Gastric Motility

The movements of the stomach muscles that mix and propel contents through the gastrointestinal tract.

Enteric Plexus

A network of neurons located in the gastrointestinal tract walls that helps regulate the digestive process.

Submucosal Plexus

Gangliated plexus of unmyelinated nerve fibers in the intestinal submucosa.