Which of the following statements is incorrect?
A. Democracies tolerate different opinions and interests.
B. Democracy is a favored “label” for many governments.
C. Citizen participation in voting must exceed 80 percent of eligible voters in order for a government to be considered democratic.
D. Elites continue to hold power in a democracy.
D?
Nope!
i think its C
Yes. C is the right answer. The U.S. has a far lower percentage of citizens who vote.
To determine which of the statements is incorrect, let's examine each statement one by one:
A. Democracies tolerate different opinions and interests.
This statement is generally true. In a democratic system, there is typically a respect for free speech, freedom of expression, and the right to hold and express diverse opinions and interests.
B. Democracy is a favored “label” for many governments.
This statement is also generally true. Many governments around the world describe themselves as democratic, even if their practices may vary in terms of adherence to democratic principles.
C. Citizen participation in voting must exceed 80 percent of eligible voters in order for a government to be considered democratic.
This statement is incorrect. While high voter turnout is desirable for a healthy democracy, there is no specific threshold percentage required for a government to be considered democratic. In fact, voter turnout can vary widely between countries, and there are democracies with voter turnout below 80 percent.
D. Elites continue to hold power in a democracy.
This statement is generally true. In most democratic systems, power is not distributed equally, and elites, such as wealthy individuals or influential groups, can still have significant influence over the political process. However, the level of power held by elites can vary depending on the specific democratic system and the measures in place to prevent the concentration of power.
Therefore, the incorrect statement is C, as there is no specific threshold of voter participation required for a government to be considered democratic.