ly a Parliamentary system, the principle of responsible government is most clearly demonstrated by a. party discipline b. cabinet solidarity c. senatorial appointments d. a vote of non -confidence Critics of direct democracy would argue that this approach to decision making a. is not feasible in countries with large populations and large territorial boundaries b. often creates regional disparity in countries that are geographically diverse c. usually leads to political and economic problems for impoverished citizens d. is not system that adheres to individual democratic rights

The answer to the first question is **d. a vote of non-confidence**.<br /><br />* **Responsible government** means the executive branch (the Prime Minister and Cabinet) must maintain the confidence of the legislative branch (Parliament). A vote of non-confidence demonstrates this principle directly: if the government loses such a vote, they must resign or call an election. This mechanism ensures the executive branch is accountable to the elected representatives of the people.<br /><br />The other options are related to parliamentary systems but don't directly demonstrate responsible government:<br /><br />* **Party discipline:** While important for government stability, it doesn't directly link the executive's power to the legislature's confidence.<br />* **Cabinet solidarity:** This refers to the convention that cabinet members publicly support government decisions. While important for a unified government, it doesn't directly demonstrate accountability to the legislature.<br />* **Senatorial appointments:** These appointments, depending on the specific system, may have little to do with the relationship between the executive and the elected chamber of the legislature.<br /><br /><br />The answer to the second question is **a. is not feasible in countries with large populations and large territorial boundaries**.<br /><br />The primary criticism of direct democracy (where citizens vote directly on laws and policies) in large countries is its **practicality**. Organizing and administering direct votes on every issue becomes incredibly complex and expensive with a large, geographically dispersed population.<br /><br />The other options are less central criticisms:<br /><br />* **Regional disparity:** While a potential issue, it's not the most fundamental criticism of direct democracy's applicability in large countries.<br />* **Problems for impoverished citizens:** This isn't a commonly cited issue specific to direct democracy.<br />* **Individual democratic rights:** Direct democracy is generally seen as *enhancing* individual participation in decision-making, not diminishing it.<br />