Understanding Democracy and Republics
Authored by FRANCES VEREEN-DUNBAR
English
9th - 12th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a direct democracy?
A system where citizens vote on laws and policies directly.
A system where citizens elect representatives to make decisions.
A system where a monarch makes all decisions.
A system where military leaders control the government.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which ancient civilization is known for practicing direct democracy?
Ancient Egypt
Ancient Rome
Ancient China
Ancient Athens
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a representative democracy?
A system where citizens vote on every issue.
A system where decisions are made by a council of elders.
A system where citizens elect representatives to make decisions.
A system where a single leader makes all decisions.
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which country is an example of a representative democracy?
United States
North Korea
Vatican City
Saudi Arabia
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a key feature of a republic?
The military controls the government.
Decisions are made by a council of religious leaders.
A monarch rules the country.
Elected officials represent the people, and a constitution protects individual rights.
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CCSS.RI. 9-10.7
CCSS.RI.11-12.7
CCSS.RI.8.7
CCSS.RL.11-12.7
CCSS.RL.9-10.7
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does a liberal democracy emphasize?
Control by religious authorities.
Rule by a single party.
Protection of individual rights and limits on power.
Unlimited power for elected officials.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the 'tyranny of the majority'?
When a foreign power influences the government.
When the majority suppresses the rights of the minority.
When a single leader has absolute power.
When the military takes control of the government.
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
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