Which of the following is a feature of representative democracy? A. R

QUESTION

Which of the following is a feature of representative democracy?

A. Restrictions on an individual’s right to freedom of expression, opinion, and organization

B. Inability of the citizens to vote out elected representatives who fail to perform their job adequately at the next election

C. An unlimited term for elected representatives

D. A court system that is linked to the political system

E. A nonpolitical police force and armed service

ANSWER

E
To guarantee that elected representatives can be held accountable for their actions by the electorate, an ideal representative democracy has a number of safeguards that are typically enshrined in constitutional law. This includes a nonpolitical state bureaucracy, police force, and armed service.