Political Science · Political Theory
Deliberative democracy is:
AA theory that champions exclusive human rights
BA theory that puts forward the environment as the most important agenda
CA theory that concentrates on refining the familiar framework of liberal democracy ✓ Correct
DA theory that wants to usher in socialism by democratic means
Correct answer: (C) A theory that concentrates on refining the familiar framework of liberal democracy — Deliberative democracy seeks to refine the familiar framework of liberal democracy, so that is the answer.
Explanation
★Deliberative democracy seeks to refine the familiar framework of liberal democracy, so that is the answer.
★It holds that legitimate decisions arise from reasoned public discussion, not mere voting.
★Citizens give and weigh reasons, aiming at the common good rather than fixed preferences.
★Deliberation is meant to improve the quality and legitimacy of democratic decisions.
★Jurgen Habermas and Joshua Cohen are leading theorists of this approach.
★It builds on, rather than replaces, the existing liberal democratic order.
★Thus deliberative democracy deepens liberal democracy through public reasoning.
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