ESCAPE PROPAGANDA Quiz

What is democracy?

• a political ideology

• a form of government

• a social movement

• an economic system

What is the primary feature of a democracy?

• equality before the law

• freedom of speech

• rule by the majority

• separation of powers

Which country is considered to be the birthplace of modern democracy?

• the United States of America

• Greece

• Italy

• France

Which of the following is not a basic principle of democracy?

• freedom of speech

• free and fair elections

• separation of powers

• rule by a single individual or group

What is the difference between direct democracy and representative democracy?

• Direct democracy involves all citizens participating in decision-making, while representative democracy involves citizens electing officials to represent them.

• Direct democracy involves elected officials making decisions, while representative democracy involves citizens voting directly on issues.

• Direct democracy is the only form of democracy, while representative democracy is a hybrid form of government.

• Direct democracy and representative democracy are the same thing.

What is the role of the judiciary in a democratic system?

• to make and enforce laws

• to interpret laws and resolve disputes

• to represent the people

• to implement policies

What is voter apathy?

• a lack of interest or participation in the electoral process

• a belief in the superiority of one's own political ideology

• a rejection of democratic principles

• a form of political extremism

Which of the following is an example of a direct democracy in action?

• citizens electing representatives to make laws and policies

• citizens participating in a town hall meeting to discuss and vote on a proposed policy

• citizens protesting against government policies

• citizens participating in an online poll to express their opinions on a political issue