How Do Democratic Institutions Help Solve Commitment Problems

question 31

Multiple Choice

How do democratic institutions help solve commitment problems?

• A)Citizens can better scrutinize government actions before a conflict occurs.
• B)Citizens can vote directly on whether their country should go to war.
• C)Elected leaders face greater costs if they back down from threats.
• D)Elected leaders will have to campaign longer and harder if they lose a war.
• E)States are more likely to follow through on their obligations if an international organization has fair voting procedures.

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