Text 1: Political theorist Dr. Sarah Moore defends representative democracy. "Citizens lack time and expertise for direct governance," Moore argues. "Elected representatives specialize in policy. Democracy optimizes through delegation."
Text 2: Democratic theorist Dr. Kevin Wong questions pure representation. "Citizen engagement has intrinsic democratic value beyond policy outcomes," Wong contends. "Participation develops civic capacities and legitimizes decisions. Efficiency isn't democracy's only measure."
What different values do Moore and Wong prioritize in democratic design?
Moore prioritizes efficiency while Wong prioritizes participatory engagement
Both prioritize maximizing efficiency
Moore prioritizes participation while Wong prioritizes expertise
Neither discusses democratic values
Correct Answer: A
Choice A is the correct answer. Moore emphasizes efficiency—delegation solves capacity limits. Wong emphasizes participation—engagement has intrinsic value beyond outcomes. Different optimization targets.
- Evidence: Moore: optimize through delegation; Wong: participation has "intrinsic value."
- Reasoning: Efficiency vs. participation as democratic goods.
- Conclusion: Different values yield different institutional preferences.
Choice B is incorrect because Wong rejects efficiency as primary. Choice C is incorrect because the values are reversed. Choice D is incorrect because both explicitly discuss democratic values.