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Politics & Society

Political Systems & Governance

20 questions50 minutes
  1. 1.Is democracy the best form of government, or are there situations where other systems might work better?
  2. 2.How should democracies balance majority rule with the protection of minority rights?
  3. 3.What role should referendums play in making major political decisions?
  4. 4.Should voting be compulsory, and what are the implications for political engagement?
  5. 5.How do you think social media has changed political discourse and democracy?
  6. 6.Is the nation-state still the most effective unit of political organization in a globalized world?
  7. 7.What is the appropriate relationship between religion and the state in a modern society?
  8. 8.How should governments balance national security with civil liberties?
  9. 9.Is political lobbying a legitimate form of democratic participation or a form of corruption?
  10. 10.What responsibility do wealthy nations have to accept refugees and migrants?
  11. 11.Should there be term limits for political leaders, and what are the advantages and disadvantages?
  12. 12.How can governments effectively address economic inequality while maintaining economic growth?
  13. 13.What are the ethical implications of using facial recognition and other surveillance technologies by governments?
  14. 14.Should governments have the power to regulate or censor speech they consider harmful?
  15. 15.How should democratic societies respond to the rise of populist movements?
  16. 16.What role should the judiciary play in checking the power of elected governments?
  17. 17.Is federalism an effective way to govern diverse societies, or does it create unnecessary complexity?
  18. 18.How can citizens hold governments accountable in an era of complex global challenges?
  19. 19.Should there be a universal basic income, and how might it transform the relationship between citizens and the state?
  20. 20.What lessons can be drawn from the successes and failures of international institutions like the UN or EU?