What does participatory democracy emphasize?

Exploring Types of Democracy in AP Government

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Specialists making governmental decisions
Broad participation in politics and civil society
Limited participation by a few
Group-based activism by non-governmental interests
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Why did the framers of the constitution reject participatory democracy as the basis for the constitution?
They believed it was impractical with a growing population
They preferred a monarchy
They thought it would lead to too much competition
They believed only specialists should make decisions
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is an example of participatory democracy in the U.S.?
Town hall meetings
Federalist Papers
The Electoral College
The appointment of Supreme Court judges
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What does elite democracy emphasize?
Limited participation by well-educated statespeople
Direct voting on laws by citizens
Group-based activism
Broad participation in politics
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of elite democracy in action?
Referendums
The Electoral College
Interest groups lobbying
State laws overriding federal laws
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What best describes pluralist democracy?
Citizens vote on laws directly
Group-based activism influences political decisions
Laws are made by a single interest group
A few elite make all the decisions
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do interest groups in a pluralist democracy influence politics?
By directly voting on laws
Through pooling resources to influence representatives
By appointing judges to the Supreme Court
By electing the president directly
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