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A cadet commander lets every cadet help choose the squadron's goals. Which style is this?

Democratic, also called participative.

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  1. Authoritarian
  2. Democratic (participative) ✔
  3. Laissez-faire

Why: The democratic style, also called participative, uses listening, discussion and everyone's input. It works best when you want all followers to share responsibility for a common goal.

Huh, didn't know that: Most organizations, CAP included, are governed by boards that decide by voting.

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Why did the flight vote on pizza toppings? Democracy tastes better when everyone gets a slice.
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Answer: Democratic (participative). The democratic style, also called participative, uses listening, discussion and everyone's input. It works best when you want all followers to share responsibility for a common goal.

  1. Learn to Lead, Volume 2, Chapter 7 (Civil Air Patrol) www.gocivilairpatrol.com/media/cms/Vol2LetterLowFinal_8BDFDB373E830.pdf
    The democratic leadership style (also called ‘participative’) involves effective listening, rational dialogue and discussion, and consideration of others.
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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