Understanding Democracies and Oligarchies

What is a direct democracy?

• A system where citizens elect representatives to make decisions on their behalf

• A system where citizens vote on laws and policies directly

• A system where a single leader makes all decisions

• A system where a small group of people hold power

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Match the following characteristics with the type of government they describe.

• Autocracy

• Decisions are made by a small group of elites

• Direct Democracy

• Power is held by a single ruler

• Oligarchy

• Citizens vote on every law and policy

• Representative Democracy

• Citizens elect officials to represent their interests

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DOK Level 1: Recall

In a (a)   democracy, the executive is part of the legislature.

• In a parliamentary democracy, the e
• In a parliamentary democracy, the e
• In a presidential democracy, the ex
• In a presidential democracy, the ex

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Identify a country that operates under a parliamentary democracy.

• United States

• France

• United Kingdom

• China

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DOK Level 1: Recall

What role do oligarchies play in government systems?

• They ensure equal representation for all citizens

• They concentrate power in the hands of a few individuals or families

• They promote direct citizen participation in decision-making

• They distribute power evenly among all social classes

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Analyze the impact of oligarchies on democratic processes.

• Oligarchies enhance democratic processes by increasing citizen participation

• Oligarchies can undermine democratic processes by limiting power to a few

• Oligarchies have no impact on democratic processes

• Oligarchies always support democratic principles

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Which of the following best describes an oligarchy?

• Rule by the majority

• Rule by a single individual

• Rule by a small group of powerful individuals

• Rule by elected representatives

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Compare the decision-making process in a democracy and an oligarchy.

• Both systems rely on majority rule

• Democracies rely on majority rule, while oligarchies rely on decisions made by a few

• Oligarchies rely on majority rule, while democracies rely on decisions made by a few

• Both systems rely on decisions made by a few

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

(a)   is a common feature of both direct and representative democracies.

• Citizens have no role in decision-m
• Power is concentrated in the hands
• Citizens have the power to influenc
• Leaders are appointed by a monarch

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Evaluate the effectiveness of oligarchies in maintaining stability in a nation.

• Oligarchies are always effective in maintaining stability

• Oligarchies can maintain stability but may limit freedoms

• Oligarchies never maintain stability

• Oligarchies always promote freedom and equality

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking