Which of these was one of Aristotle's concerns about direct democracy?
a. He worried about the corrupting influence of the invisible hand.
b. He felt that it was unfair to exclude women and slaves from the political arena.
c. He thought that the state of nature would be preferable to a democratic system.
d. He worried that the masses were too ignorant to be trusted with decision-making.
Correct Answer: d
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An example of participatory democracy seen in the United States would be
a. citizens voting directly on the laws a town makes. b. each citizen taking a weekly turn serving in the city council. c. citizens voting directly for President and Vice President. d. the Internet enabling voters of each state to vote on state laws directly.