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Which of the following best describes a direct democracy?

• The will of the people is translated into public policy directly through mass meetings.

• Representatives are chosen through elections to make decisions.

• Sovereign power is held by a monarch.

• Laws are made by a single ruler.

In a representative democracy, who is responsible for making laws and focusing on important issues?

• The monarch

• Elected representatives

• All citizens in mass meetings

• Judges

Which type of democracy is practiced at the national level in the United States?

• Direct democracy

• Representative democracy

• Monarchy

• Oligarchy

What is a key difference between a direct democracy and a representative democracy?

• Direct democracy uses elections, while representative democracy does not.

• In direct democracy, citizens make decisions directly; in representative democracy, elected officials make decisions.

• Representative democracy does not allow citizens to vote.

• Direct democracy is only found in large countries.

Which statement best defines a republic?

• A government ruled by a king or queen.

• A government where all citizens make laws directly.

• A government where sovereign power is held by those eligible to vote, and representatives exercise political power.

• A government with no elected officials.

Why does direct democracy not exist at the national level in any country today?

• It is illegal in most countries.

• It only works in smaller communities.

• It requires a monarchy.

• It is too expensive.

How can people express their approval or disapproval of their representatives in a representative democracy?

• By writing letters to the king

• By voting for or against them in elections

• By attending mass meetings

• By refusing to pay taxes

Compare and contrast the roles of citizens in a direct democracy and a representative democracy. (DoK Level 3)

• In both, citizens make all laws directly.

• In direct democracy, citizens make decisions directly; in representative democracy, they elect officials to make decisions.

• In both, citizens have no role in government.

• In representative democracy, citizens make decisions directly; in direct democracy, officials make decisions.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a republic?

• Sovereign power held by eligible voters

• Political power exercised by representatives

• Rule by a single dictator

• Representatives chosen by citizens

What is the main function of representatives in a representative democracy?

• To enforce laws

• To carry out day-to-day functions of government and make laws

• To serve as judges

• To appoint monarchs