What is the "democratic deficit" identified by Keohane?

a. Many international institutions include members that are not democratic.
b. International institutions almost never address the concerns of ordinary people.
c. International institutions are generally not effective at promoting democracy around the world.
d. Many institutions are dominated by powerful states that do not represent a majority of the world's population.
e. International institutions have immense power but are run by unelected elites who are not accountable to ordinary people.


Answer: e

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