Representative Government - Strengths/limitations

Question 1

Name and describe two advantages of representative government

Answer 1

• citizen representation - people have a say who is elected to form government
• high participation - urges people to be more educated and up to date with our country’s political state

Question 2

Name and describe two disadvantages of representative government

Answer 2

• majority rules - minority groups are rarely represented

* no accountability- once elected, officials can do whatever they please, often breaking campaign promises