Democracy vs. Republic EL Govt

What is the significance of the term 'government'?

• An organization that makes and enforces laws for a society.

• A group of individuals who provide entertainment to the public.

• A system that regulates the economy and trade.

• An institution that focuses solely on education.

What is 'participation' in a democracy?

• The involvement of citizens in the political process, such as voting or running for office.

• The act of citizens protesting against government policies.

• The process of citizens being informed about political issues without taking action.

• The ability of citizens to criticize government decisions without consequences.

What is a key feature of a Republic?

• The protection of individual rights against the majority.

• The absence of a constitution.

• The concentration of power in a single ruler.

• The promotion of a single religion.

What does 'elite' mean?

• Special or above normal.

• Common or average.

• Inferior or below standard.

• Ordinary or typical.

What is one problem with Direct Democracy?

• People may vote on ideas they do not understand.

• It allows for too much government control.

• It is too expensive to implement.

• It leads to a lack of voter participation.

What is the main difference between a Democracy and a Republic?

• In a Democracy, the majority rules directly; in a Republic, elected representatives make decisions.

• In a Democracy, all citizens vote on every issue; in a Republic, citizens elect officials to make decisions on their behalf.

• In a Democracy, laws are made by a single ruler; in a Republic, laws are made by a council of elders.

• In a Democracy, the government is controlled by the military; in a Republic, the government is controlled by the people.

What is the role of elected officials in a Representative Democracy?

• To represent the interests of the citizens who elected them.

• To create laws without public input.

• To serve as a figurehead with no real power.

• To ensure that only their party's agenda is followed.

What does the Greek word 'demos' mean?

• Community

• People

• Government

• Nation

Which ancient civilization influenced the USA's government?

• Greece

• Egypt

• Rome

• Mesopotamia

What does 'majority rule' mean?

• The principle that the greater number should have greater power in decision-making.

• A system where decisions are made by a single individual.

• A method of voting where everyone has an equal say regardless of numbers.

• A rule that allows the minority to have more influence than the majority.