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cd001It is important that political decisions are made by people with expert knowledge and experience.It is important that political decisions are made by people with expert knowledge and experience
cd002All citizens should have equal opportunities to influence political decision-making.All citizens should have equal opportunities to influence political decision-making
cd003In most cases, conflicts cannot be solved through discussions and negotiations.In most cases, conflicts cannot be solved through discussions and negotiations
cd004In a democracy, there should be no elites.In a democracy, there should be no elites
cd005Members of congress should follow their conscience, even if a majority of voters happens to have a different opinion.Members of congress should follow their conscience, even if a majority of voters happens to have a different opinion
cd006In political decisions, the focus should always be on the common good and not on individual interests.In political decisions, the focus should always be on the common good and not on individual interests
cd007If a large majority of citizens agree, this indicates that the decision is correct.If a large majority of citizens agree, this indicates that the decision is correct
cd008The most important goal of democratic politics must be the realization of social and economic equality.The most important goal of democratic politics must be the realization of social and economic equality
cd009Sometimes it is better when political decisions are made behind closed doors.Sometimes it is better when political decisions are made behind closed doors
cd010Important political decisions should be made by deliberation and not by mere voting.Important political decisions should be made by deliberation and not by mere voting
cd011Disputes between different interest groups in our society damage the common good.Disputes between different interest groups in our society damage the common good
cd012Political decisions are about different interests, which cannot be argued away.Political decisions are about different interests, which cannot be argued away
cd013The government should stick to planned policies, even if a majority of citizens opposes them.The government should stick to planned policies, even if a majority of citizens opposes them
cd014It is important in a democracy to understand why other people have different opinions.It is important in a democracy to understand why other people have different opinions
cd015Majority decisions must prevail, even if minority rights are compromised by them.Majority decisions must prevail, even if minority rights are compromised by them
cd016Representatives in congress should first and foremost represent social classes and their interests.Representatives in congress should first and foremost represent social classes and their interests
cd017Conversations with other citizens help me to develop my opinions on political matters.Conversations with other citizens help me to develop my opinions on political matters
cd018I feel that the arguments and perspectives that are important to me in political matters are taken seriously by most other citizens as well.I feel that the arguments and perspectives that are important to me in political matters are taken seriously by most other citizens as well.
cd019I feel that arguments and perspectives that are important to me in political matters are reflected in public debates as well.I feel that arguments and perspectives that are important to me in political matters are reflected in public debates as well.
cd020It is important for democracy that congress changes policies if a majority of citizens no longer supports them.It is important for democracy that congress changes policies if a majority of citizens no longer supports them
cd021In the United States, Congress changes policies if a majority of citizens no longer supports them.In the United States, Congress changes policies if a majority of citizens no longer supports them