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:

Consumption

The act of using goods and services by households, which is a primary component in measuring gross domestic product (GDP) in economics.

Consumer's Surplus

The disparity between what consumers are prepared and can afford to spend on a product or service and the actual amount they end up paying.

Total Amount

The complete sum or quantity of something, encompassing all parts or units counted.

Willing to Pay

The maximum amount an individual is prepared to spend to acquire a good or service.