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Answer: ASet 3: Cross-Text Connections
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?
A. The scale and complexity of governance in large societies makes universal direct participation unfeasible.✓ Correct
B. People do not want to vote.
C. Laws are illegal.
D. Politicians are corrupt.
Detailed Explanation
Text 1: Ideal (Will of people/Vote on every law). Text 2: Obstacle (Inefficiency/Large populations/Information overload).
Key Evidence:
• "breeds inefficiency"
• "impossible ... to be informed"
Why others are wrong: B (Not mentioned.), C (No.), D (Focus on system.).