Question

The irony of democracy is that Select one: a. elites must govern wisely if "government by the people" is to survive. b. average citizens are well informed and politically active. c. democracy cannot function in societies where elites have power. d. elites rarely protect democratic values.

Answer 1

Answer:

a. elites must govern wisely if "government by the people" is to survive.

Explanation:

The irony of democracy is that elites must govern wisely if "government by the people" is to survive.  According to Harold Lasswell, society is divided into the mass and the elite, does is true universally. The elite has the power. They govern the masses and control the resources. The masses do not lead. Elites have to govern in a wise way to make sure that the "government by the people" survives.