Democratic Paralysis Refers To

question 54

Multiple Choice

Democratic paralysis refers to:

• A) The tendency of decision making under due process to be extremely slow.
• B) The inability to achieve a consensus in the regulatory process.
• C) The argument that regulation is not a democratic policy.
• D) The inability of previous standard setting bodies to develop a conceptual framework.

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Definitions:

Free Speech

The right to express one's opinions without censorship, restraint, or legal penalty.

Instrumental Values

Core beliefs or standards that guide how we achieve goals or desired ends, such as honesty, responsibility, and ambition.

Desired Ends

Specific goals or outcomes that individuals or organizations aim to achieve through their actions and strategies.

Utilitarian View

An ethical philosophy that posits the best action is the one that maximizes utility, typically defined as that which produces the greatest well-being of the greatest number of people.