Democracy

The United States is a _________________________ democracy.

• direct

• indirect

• representative

• social

The term democracy means
“rule by __________ .”

• the mob
• the monarch
• the president
• the people

In our democracy the people vote ________________.

• directly for the laws we want

• for how long we want the president to be in power

• for the rules in the classroom

• for the people we want to represent us in government

a form of government in which all power rests with the people is called what?

• democracy

• republic

• communism

• none of the above

Who is given credit for the creation of democracy?

• The Greeks

• The Spartans

• The Aztecs

• The Mayans

When did the U.S. decide to create their democratic form of government ?

• 1776

• 1750

• 1991

• 1850

What does a U.S. State resembles?

• a Greek polis or city state

• a communist country

• a monarchy

• none of the above

The rule of law is a core principle in the US. It ensures all laws are equally enforced and independently judged, and that they meet international human rights standards.

• True

• False

What is another important Greek concept that influenced the U.S.?

• The U.S. constitution

• U.S. military

• U.S. police force

• none of the above