Rise of Democratic Ideas

What is a republic?

• A government is which a few powerful people rule

• A government in which one person rules

• A government in which citizens rule directly and not through elected officials

• A government in which citizens elect leaders who make government decisions

_____________ is a form of government based on the idea that people can govern themselves.

Which form of government did social status play a role?

• direct democracy

• oligarchy

• aristocracy

• monarchy

Which form of government sometimes had a ruler who claimed divine right?

• aristocracy

• monarchy

• oligarchy

• direct democracy

Why is the government during the Age of Pericles referred to as a "direct democracy"?

• Citizens ruled directly and did not elect representatives

• Those who could not vote: women, slaves, and foreigners experienced "indirect" democracy

• Citizens voted for elected representatives

• A group of directors governed by majority rule

_____________ is a form of government ruled by its citizens who make decisions not through elected represetatives

• republic

• aristocracy

• monarchy

• direct democracy

Why is the rule of law important in a democratic society?

• It restricts the rights and freedoms of citizens

• It allows the government to make inconsistent decisions

• It ensures that all citizens are equal under the law

• It gives unlimited power to the ruling government