What Is the Democratic Deficit

question 26

Multiple Choice

What is the democratic deficit?

• A)The lack of democratic countries in many parts of the world.
• B)The fact that international organizations represent governments rather than people.
• C)The lack of decision-making procedures in international organizations.
• D)The shortage of effective international organizations that can help solve international problems.
• E)The scarcity of democratically elected leaders at international conferences.

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