1.3 Competing Theories of Democracy

In which type of democracy do citizens have a high degree of direct involvement in decision-making?

• Participatory democracy

• Pluralist democracy

• Elitist democracy

Which type of democracy emphasizes the importance of interest groups and organizations in influencing government policies?

• Participatory democracy

• Pluralist democracy

• Elitist democracy

In which type of democracy, power is concentrated in the hands of small privileged group?

• Participatory democracy

• Pluralist democracy

• Elitist democracy

Which type of democracy believes that government decisions should reflect the will of the majority of the people?

• Participatory democracy

• Pluralist democracy

• Elitist democracy

In a society where various interest groups compete for influence over government policies, which type of democracy is likely at play?

• Participatory democracy

• Pluralist democracy

• Elitist democracy

In which type of democracy is there a strong emphasis on equal access to political resources and opportunities for all citizens?

• Participatory democracy

• Pluralist democracy

• Elitist democracy

Which type of democracy assumes that the government should serve the interests of a select few who are highly educated and informed?

• Participatory democracy

• Pluralist democracy

• Elitist democracy

In a democracy where citizens actively engage in grassroots movements and town hall meetings, which type of democracy is most likely in practice?

• Participatory democracy

• Pluralist democracy

• Elitist democracy

In which type of democracy, interest groups play a key role in shaping government policies by representing various societal interests?

• Participatory democracy

• Pluralist democracy

• Elitist democracy

If a democracy values the protection of individual liberties and limits government intervention in private matters, which type of democracy is it often associated with?

• Participatory democracy

• Pluralist democracy

• Elitist democracy