The theory of ‘Deliberative Democracy’ emphasizes that legitimacy in democratic decision-making is derived from:
ASimple majority voting without debate
BPublic deliberation and reasoned discussion among citizens
CExecutive decrees by elected officials
DSecret ballot elections alone
Explanation
Deliberative democracy (promoted by Habermas) holds that political decisions must result from fair and open public reasoning.
Exam Relevance
- Topic: Political Theory
- Subtopic: Democracy Theories

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