Question

question 17 of 20
which statement best describes an advantage of indirect democracy over
direct democracy?

a. it can better prevent political leaders from serving their own
interests.

b. it can increase the efficiency of decision making.

c. it can help citizens feel more connected to the government.

d. it can be more responsive to the interests of citizens.

Explanation:

Indirect democracy (representative democracy) uses elected officials to make decisions, avoiding the need for all citizens to vote on every issue—this streamlines processes and boosts decision-making efficiency. Direct democracy, by contrast, requires widespread citizen participation on each matter, which is slower and less efficient for large populations. Options A, C, and D are not advantages of indirect democracy: indirect systems do not inherently prevent leaders from self-serving (A), direct democracy often fosters closer citizen-government connection (C), and direct systems can be more immediately responsive to citizen interests (D). Thus, B is the correct advantage.

Answer:

B. It can increase the efficiency of decision making.