In Order to Be Successful and Effective, a Democracy Relies

question 55

Multiple Choice

In order to be successful and effective, a democracy relies upon which of the following important assumptions?

• A) That political parties will always serve the best purpose of the people with the best motives
• B) That citizens have the necessary information and skills to be able to understand political issues and provide informed input
• C) That citizens do not know what they want, therefore political parties are formed to structure the decisions for the voters
• D) That most citizens are incapable of making clear and rational choices in elections
• E) That only those citizens who are literate and have shown that they understand the issues should be allowed to vote

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Definitions:

Marginal Costs

The additional cost incurred by producing one additional unit of a product or service.

Variable Costs

Costs that vary directly with the level of production, such as materials and labor, in contrast to fixed costs which remain constant regardless of production level.

Homogeneous Products

Goods that are identical in quality and features, making them interchangeable in the eyes of consumers.

Indistinguishable

Incapable of being identified as different or distinct, often used in contexts where two or more items appear exactly alike.