Which of the following is a basic tenet of representative democracy?

a. Individuals should acquire power through competition for the people's vote.

b. It is unreasonable to expect people to choose among competing leadership groups.

c. Government officials should represent the true interests of their clients.

d. The middle class gains representation at the expense of the poor and minorities.

e. Public elections should be held on every issue directly affecting the lives of voters.

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3 February, 02:40

Which of the following is a basic tenet of representative democracy?

a. Individuals should acquire power through competition for the people's vote.

b. It is unreasonable to expect people to choose among competing leadership groups.

c. Government officials should represent the true interests of their clients.

d. The middle class gains representation at the expense of the poor and minorities.

e. Public elections should be held on every issue directly affecting the lives of voters.

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Leonardo Wiley · Answer 1

C. Government officials should represent the true interests of their clients.

Representative democracy was founded on the idea of elected officials representing the people (who in this case are their clients). The idea was that representatives would reflect the best interests of the people.