The term democracy is not used in the American Constitution, in order to sidestep objections to direct democracy. Why does Plato argue that democracies are inferior systems of government?
a. They are founded on the premise that all opinions are equally valid
b. Most citizens lack the necessary training in the virtues of justice
c. Most citizens will put their selfish desires over the interests of the nation
d. Communities typically include more ordinary than enlightened thinkers
e. All of the above
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false