How Do Democratic Institutions Help Reduce Informational Problems

question 51

Multiple Choice

How do democratic institutions help reduce informational problems?

• A)Democratic governments make all information public,so allies and enemies know their capabilities.
• B)Policy decisions are usually debated in public,so foreign governments can obtain more information about resolve.
• C)Citizens can easily ascertain how well a conflict is handled and can vote a leader out of office at the next election.
• D)International organizations with no suppression of information can freely monitor states to make sure they are not cheating on their agreements.
• E)Interest groups in democratic countries can provide valuable expert advice on how to deal with possible conflicts.

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Definitions:

Information Load

The point at which the volume of information exceeds an individual's capacity to process it.

Lean Media

A philosophy and approach focused on creating media content with minimal waste and resources, emphasizing value to the audience.

Nonroutine

Tasks or activities that are irregular or not standardized, often requiring novel solutions and creative thinking.

Ambiguous

Something that can be understood in more than one way; not clear or decided.