GOVT Topic 1.4 Quiz

What does democracy say about treating every person?

• Only the majority’s opinion matters.

• Everyone should be treated with respect and dignity.

• Some people should have more rights than others.

• Only the government is important.

What does “equality before the law” mean in a democracy?

• All citizens must have the same opportunities.

• Everyone should be treated the same by the law.

• The majority decides the laws.

• Laws only apply to certain people.

What does majority rule mean in a democracy?

• The majority will be right more often than a small group.

• The majority always ignores the minority’s opinion.

• The majority is never wrong.

• The minority decides what happens.

How does democracy protect the minority while following the majority?

• The minority has no rights in democracy.

• Democracy insists on protecting minority rights, even with majority rule.

• The majority always ignores the minority.

• The minority must always follow the majority.

What does “compromise” mean in democracy?

• Everyone must agree or nothing happens.

• People give up their opinions to make decisions.

• Different opinions are balanced to make a decision.

• Only the majority’s opinion matters.

What is required for individual freedom in democracy?

• Each person should be totally free without limits.

• Individual freedom must not interfere with others.

• Freedom is only for some people.

• People must follow strict rules all the time.

What does “worth of the individual” mean in democracy?

• Everyone’s needs should be treated equally, not just the majority.

• The government decides what’s best for each person.

• Only the majority’s needs matter.

• Individual rights are not important in democracy.

What is expected from citizens in a democracy?

• Citizens only need to vote.

• Citizens must follow rules and contribute to society.

• Citizens can ignore the rules.

• Citizens must always agree with the government.

How should decisions be made in a democracy when people have different opinions?

• Only the majority opinion matters.

• Ignore the minority’s opinion.

• A compromise is needed to balance different opinions.

• Let individuals make decisions without any compromise.

What does “equality of opportunity” mean in democracy?

• Everyone should have the same chance to succeed.

• Some people should have more chances than others.

• Laws are the only thing that should be equal.

• People should not be treated equally in different situations.