Democracy Models Quiz

Which model assumes that policy is made by the majority of the population?

• Elite

• Pluralist

• Majoritarian

• Authoritarian

Which model might struggle with representing diverse interests?

• Pluralist

• Majoritarian

• Elite

• Direct

In which system of government is power concentrated in the hands of a few people?

• Democracy

• Oligarchy

• Autocracy

• Republic

In which system do the people have the theoretical power to rule?

• Oligarchy

• Democracy

• Autocracy

• Monarchy

What is the term used to describe the equal value of each vote in a democracy?

• Economic equality

• Social equality

• Political equality

• Cultural equality

What does the principle of political equality prevent in a democracy?

• Unequal voting rights

• Equal distribution of wealth

• Equal access to education

• Unequal access to healthcare

Why is participatory democracy used much less than indirect democracies?

• It is more efficient.

• It requires fewer resources.

• It is less practical for large societies.

• It is more popular.

Why was indirect democracy created according to the Framers of the Constitution?

• It was more efficient

• Direct democracy was undesirable

• It was less costly

• It was more traditional

What do conservatives tend to feel about social and economic rights?

• More rights should be guaranteed by the government.

• Less rights should be guaranteed by the government.

• Rights should be guaranteed equally.

• Rights should not be guaranteed at all.

What do liberals tend to believe about government and rights?

• Government should guarantee fewer rights.

• Government should guarantee a broader spectrum of rights.

• Government should not guarantee any rights.

• Government should guarantee only economic rights.