Which of the Following Is More Typical of a Democracy

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is more typical of a democracy than an autocracy?

• A) Leaders selected according to clear rules of succession
• B) Citizen participation is sharply restricted.
• C) Constraints on the exercise of power by the executive
• D) Leaders exercise power with no meaningful checks from other institutions.
• E) Leaders selected from within the established political elite

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Definitions:

Crowding-In Effect

An economic theory suggesting that increased government spending leads to an increase in private sector investment.

Government Spending

Expenditures made by the government sector including spending on goods and services, public projects, and transfer payments.

Economic Expansion

A phase in the business cycle where the economy grows and increases in activity.

Budget Deficits

Occurs when a government's expenditures surpass its revenues during a given period, leading to borrowing or use of saved funds.