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What are the advantages and disadvantages of representative government?
It simplifies the decision-making process. Instead of getting everyone to vote on everything, a representative democracy allows decisions to be made by a group of elected officials. In some instances, the leader of a nation may be given the power to make certain decisions on behalf of the electorate.
What are the benefits of a representative?
Here are some benefits congressmen and senators receive besides their annual salary:
- Annual allowances.
- Healthcare.
- Pension.
- Family death gratuity.
- Free parking.
What are some disadvantages of a representative democracy?
Disadvantages of representative democracies include that: representatives may distort peoples’ demands to suit their political preferences. representatives may not make make themselves accountable enough between elections and can only be removed by elections if they lose the respect of the people.
What is one advantage of a representative democracy?
The advantage of a representative democracy is its efficiency. A large group of people receive the benefits of living in a democracy by having one representative vote according to their needs, wishes or desires. It saves time and money for the government so the funds can be used for other purposes.
What are the three features of representative government?
Terms in this set (8)
- universal participation.
- political equality (influence)
- majority rule.
- political competition and choice.
- rule of law.
- transparency in government.
- political accountability.
- civil liberties/equality of opportunities.
What is the salary for a US representative?
$174,000
The compensation for most Senators, Representatives, Delegates, and the Resident Commissioner from Puerto Rico is $174,000. These levels have remained unchanged since 2009. Subsequent scheduled annual adjustments were denied by P.L. 111-8 (enacted March 11, 2009), P.L.
Who is representative democracy a good form of government?
Democracy is considered as the best form of government because of the following reasons: In democracy, people have the right to choose their rulers. If rulers do not work well, people will not elect him in the next election. Democracy has more freedom of speech than any other forms of government.
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