Set 8: Cross-Text Connections (Advanced)
Explanation
PASSAGE
Text 1 Direct democracy allows citizens to vote on every law. This ensures that the will of the people is directly reflected in legislation. Text 2 However, direct democracy breeds inefficiency in large populations. It is impossible for every citizen to be informed on every issue, leading to poor decision-making or gridlock.
What practical obstacle does Text 2 present to the ideal in Text 1?
Detailed Answer Explanation
This question asks you to compare perspectives from two passages. Text 1: Ideal (Will of people/Vote on every law). Text 2: Obstacle (Inefficiency/Large populations/Information overload). Understanding how the authors relate to each other's views is essential. Identify whether they agree, disagree, or address different aspects of the topic. Focus on their specific claims and conclusions. When comparing texts, first identify each author's thesis or main argument. Then determine how these positions interact: do they complement each other, contradict each other, or address different aspects of the same issue? The relationship between texts reveals deeper meaning.
Key Evidence:
• "breeds inefficiency"
• "impossible ... to be informed"
Why others are wrong: A (No.), C (Not mentioned.), B (Focus on system.).
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