Democracy Quiz

What is the meaning of the word democracy?

• Rule of the military

• Rule of the wealthy

• Rule of the people

• Rule of the rulers

Where did democracy first start as a direct democracy?

• China

• Rome

• Egypt

• Greece

Who were not allowed to vote in the ancient Greek direct democracy?

• Slaves, women, children

• Wealthy landowners

• Merchants and traders

• Foreign diplomats

What is the main characteristic of modern democracies?

• Representative government

• Dictatorship

• Oligarchy

• Absolute monarchy

What are the three branches of power in modern democracies?

• Executive, Legislative, Religious

• Legislative, Executive, Judicial

• Legislative, Judicial, Military

• Judicial, Executive, Administrative

What is the problem with democratic voting according to the video?

• Minority groups have too much power

• The majority always makes the wrong decisions

• The biggest groups always have the most power

• The voting process is too complicated

According to the video, what is a functioning democracy not supposed to do?

• Injure the minority

• Injure the majority

• Exceed the authority of the rulers

• Protect the rights of minority groups

What did Winston Churchill say about democracy?

• It is the best form of government

• It is the worst form of government

• It is the most efficient form of government

• It is the only form of government

What is the meaning of the Greek word 'demos'?

• People

• City

• Power

• Rule

What is the meaning of the Greek word 'Kratos'?

• People

• Power

• Rule

• City